The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

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Chapter 8: Ayla

I woke up the next morning feeling extra sore from our first training session the day before. Theo said we could wait a day, but I teased him about saying something about not going casy on me. In hindsight, I may have been a little overzealous. By the time I was back in the apartment running the shower, I could barely move. But I managed to strip out of my sweaty clothes and spent an absorbing amount of time under the hot water.

Thank the goddess for the packhouse’s endless supply.

The shower door opened and Theo stepped inside.

I groaned. “Not now, babe,”

Theo laughed softly. “Don’t worry. I’m just here to shower. And since you are determined to spend the day in here, I have no choice but to join you.”

“Sorry,” I said, moving out of the spray.

“It’s okay, hon,” he said. He kissed my cheek and grabbed the soap and washcloth. “Come here.”

We scrubbed each other down. Theo even washed my hair, which was nice since I wasn’t sure I could lift my arms that high. But when we got out, I was feeling much better. I was sore but energized. While I had a full day scheduled, it was a casual workload. So I dressed in some comfy leggings and a flowy tank top. Theo was back in slacks and a button–up, which I knew he wasn’t ecstatic about.

“More investor meetings today?” I asked.

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see Malcolm off this morning. Then I have a couple of video calls around lunch,” he said as he put on his watch.

okay with the business?”

that I could step back once it got on its feet.” He hugged me from behind. “We always knew being the Alpha would take precedence. I’m still the primary owner and have the final say in major decisions, but

I said with

right?” he asked. “Everything I have is yours,

and cupped his cheek, rubbing my fingers across the beard he had been growing

does your day look like

review. We’re meeting on Monday after class.

right,” he drawled. “I believe she is relinquishing

“Her office?”

the small office across from mine,”

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realized real quick that she needed

be the best place for us to work on the Waar Pak investigation. All the coming and going may make

it, too,” Theo said. “I’m having the packhouse blueprints sent over. I may have a solution for that

kissed my neck and slapped my butt

hair dryer to finish getting ready but was

he

you, too,” I

left, I dealt with my hair, grabbed a granola bar from the kitchen, and opened my laptop. I still had to read Zeff’s letters before I could head down to the cellar with Mina. I

six years, but he wasn’t her fated mate. They had been discussing taking each other as chosen mates for a