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.”

money is made,” Malcolm said

in my business, it’s

could always renegotiate the contract.” Ayla said. “Don’t forget, Uncle Wally would be happy to do

about, but I was curious to see

three packs, Luna. I don’t know who your Uncle Wally is, but anyone else will be

Wallace Douring,” Ayla

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

Wallace Douring’s niece?” Malcolm

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“He was Grandpop’s best friend. When he passed, goddess rest his soul, Uncle Wally

And I’ll be sure to reach out to our Rand D

that,” I

the table and squeezed Ayla’s knee. She ran her foot up

guest wing, and I let

did I miss?” Briggs

Mina directed at

really your godfather,

he is,” she said

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

“I’m glad

each other,” Ayla said with a shrug. “There was an issue with a bank loan and suspected identity theft.

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I doubt they

I said, pulling her to me. “You were brilliant

I kissed her strongly.

queue to leave. We’ll see you

birds tomorrow.

Briggs,” I said. “In a little