The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 6: Theo

Dinner was served quickly as we made any additional introductions. I didn’t miss the looks both Malcolm and Julia kept giving Ayla. Malcolm’s eyes kept wandering, and Julia’s scowl could peel paint.

“It’s a shame Harmon couldn’t be here, Alpha Theo,” Malcolm said halfway through the meal.

“As I’m sure you know, he is with the Arrowclaw Pack negotiating our next deal.” I said.

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He got a weekly update just like the rest of our investors. He knew exactly where Harmon was.

“Yes, I meant to ask you about that,” Malcolm went on. “He led the last… two negotiations, I believe, as well, correct?”

“He did,” I confirmed.

“Well, you may want to remind him about your obligation to your suppliers. Your last two projects seemed to be short a few orders,” Malcolm stated.

“They were not short,” I replied firmly. “We simply didn’t need more than what we ordered. They were both eco–friendly builds, and your company has yet to meet our requirements for those projects.”

“May I ask what materials your company supplies?” Ayla asked.

“They provide most of our lumber and insulation,” I stated before Malcolm had a chance to respond. “However, they still haven’t managed to produce an eco–friendly insulation option that meets our

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quality standards.”

“There is nothing wrong with that product and you know it,” Malcolm insisted.

“Except that it has half the life expectancy of comparable products,” I said. “Meaning we would have to go in and replace it within the next ten years.”

how money is made,” Malcolm said

my business, it’s

required product, we could always renegotiate the contract.” Ayla

talking about, but I

the largest distributor within three packs, Luna. I don’t know who your Uncle Wally is, but anyone else

he’s Wallace Douring,”

Malcolm’s employer’s biggest competitor, and they were having trouble keeping up. Wallace had innovated with the new eco–friendly architecture. Malcolm’s boss

Douring’s niece?” Malcolm asked

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When he passed, goddess rest his soul, Uncle Wally helped to fill the role.”

Malcolm said slowly. “Well, Alpha, I suppose we can overlook the order shortages for now. And I’ll be sure to reach

that,” I

slipped my hand under the table and squeezed Ayla’s knee. She ran her foot

the dinner went by quickly as the conversation soon dried out. The wait staff escorted Malcolm and his entourage to the guest wing, and I let them off

did I

Mina

really your godfather, is he?” I asked

he is,” she said

Douring, the schlubby accountant from the Moonvalley Pack. Not Wallace

a smile. “I’m glad I didn’t get my hopes up,”

they do actually know each other,” Ayla said with a shrug. “There was an issue with a bank loan and suspected identity theft. It was all cleared up, and they were

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doubt they stayed

even care,” I said, pulling

I kissed her strongly.

“That’s our queue to

birds tomorrow.

worry, Briggs,” I said. “In a little over a week,