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.”

is

business, it’s not,” I

able to provide the required product, we could always renegotiate the contract.” Ayla said. “Don’t forget, Uncle Wally would be happy to do business with

had no clue what she was talking about, but I was curious to see where this would

largest distributor within three packs, Luna. I don’t know who your Uncle Wally

he’s Wallace Douring,” Ayla said

employer’s biggest competitor, and they were having trouble keeping up. Wallace had innovated with

Wallace Douring’s niece?”

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goddaughter, actually,” Ayla clarified. “He was Grandpop’s best friend. When he passed, goddess rest his soul,

Malcolm said slowly. “Well, Alpha, I suppose we can overlook the order shortages for now. And I’ll be sure to reach out to our Rand D department to check on that

that,”

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

guest wing, and I let them off for the night. They

did I miss?”

Mina directed

Douring isn’t really your godfather,

is,”

Pack. Not Wallace Douring, the CEO and

with a smile. “I’m glad I didn’t get my hopes

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

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doubt they stayed in

care,” I said, pulling her to me.

I kissed her strongly.

our queue to leave. We’ll see you two

birds tomorrow.

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