The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 4: Ayla

I was trying to confirm a pattern I might have found in Harry’s journal when Jimmy showed up.

“You just about ready, Luna?” he asked, pulling me out of my work.

I looked at him in confusion.

“For?”

“Your meeting at the university,” he replied. “I’m your bodyguard for today.”

I sighed, dropping my pencil on the table. “Do we really think I need a bodyguard every time I leave the grounds? I’m still going to be within the city.”

“And you were stabbed within the packhouse,” Mina chimed in immediately, not even looking up.

Jimmy pointed at her. “What she said. Now, I’m ready when you are.”

“Alright, alright,” I said, checking my watch.

It was almost one–thirty. I tucked the notebook back in my bag and straightened up my area. I waved goodbye to Mina, reminding her not to stay there all day, and followed Jimmy out. He kept looking around the grounds to ensure we weren’t noticed as we headed toward my car. I insisted on driving.

“You know, we may have to figure out a different workplace,” I commented. “It’s going to get harder to keep the cellar a secret if there‘ s more traffic going in and out.”

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use the space. But that was a big part of what

down my car window to enter the gate code. They used to keep the gates open all day before the incidents with Randy and my attack. I felt a slight pang of guilt at all the changes my arrival had caused. I knew it wasn’t that big of a deal. It’s not like the packhouse grounds were completely walled off,

Jimmy helped direct me to the administration building. We went in and told the receptionist I had arrived.

yes, Luna,” she said brightly as she stood from her chair. “Come with me and I will get you

down a short hallway into a conference

an honor to meet you, Luna,” she said. “When we heard the news that you were attending, the whole office has been a

not to smile at her. “Well, thank you, but I’m not in just

is just a formality, Ms. Garner,” a male voice spoke. “Though, I suppose it’s missus now, or in fact,

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Andrews?” I asked, recognizing the

room.

dear, it is wonderful to see you again,” Mr. Andrews said kindly as he took my

are

on the administrative board and admissions committee here at the college

I said. “He was my headmaster

Jimmy said, extending his hand. “For now,

Andrews said. “We are aware of the situation regarding Mrs. Garner’s safety. In fact, our head of security is on the way to join us today, as well.” He directed us to take a seat. “Along with two other faculty members who wanted to be present for the interview. But as I said before, this is just a formality. We would be

been out of school for a while, Mr. Andrews,” I stated. “So,

living,” he said with a wink. “That, plus other parts of your work history, has allowed us to apply introductory credits to

conference room opened and two more people entered. There was a tall,

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