The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

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Chapter 9: Ayla

The rest of the week went by quickly. It often did when every minute of the day had something to fill it. Holly had come into town with Zeff, and they invited Theo along for our dinner to congratulate us. I also agreed to write the column on a part–time basis, which made both Zeff and Holly happy. Theo was supportive once he knew it was a light schedule that wouldn’t be likely to add any more stress to my workload.

He and Zeff also got along surprisingly well and started to seem like old friends. Which made me happy. In the end, it was a wonderful evening.

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The following days were filled with much of the same – training in the morning, working on the Harry investigation with Mina, Luna lessons with Grace, and getting my school schedule finalized.

My first two classes started on Monday. I was excited but realized how quickly everything was happening. I began to think I should have waited until the following semester to get started. Theo felt my anxiety, and, being as sweet as he is, he took me around the campus on Sunday to help me get my bearings.

My second class was with Professor Armand. I immediately liked him. His passion for his subject was evident, and he seemed to be a patient and effective teacher. I was excited to see how the class went but was even more eager to get to work with him on my own history project.

Jimmy and I stayed behind when the class was dismissed for my meeting with the professor.

“Luna, thank you for staying back with me,” Professor Armand said.

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“This first week of school is always hectic for everyone, and this was the best time for me to fit you in.”

“It’s not a problem at all,” I said. “And please, call me Ayla here. I’d rather not draw too much attention.”

“I’m afraid your secret won’t last too long, my dear,” the professor replied. “The rumor that our new Luna will be attending this year has been the talk of the campus.”

“Of course it is,” I said lightly. “I’m not expecting to keep it a secret. Just as separate as possible. I think it’ll be easier on my classmates.”

at

said, following his gaze.

to his chest. “You mean you don’t like spending the whole day with my sparkling wit and charm?

head

I know you’re aware of my… rather unique situation,” I said as I sat at

afraid I was the one who helped Randy track you down,” he

who did that first. In fact, it was you and Randy that helped us find some answers to

a relief to hear that,” he said. “But you have more questions. I’m not making any promises. It sounds like Alpha Cooper and Randy told you

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I have some things that can help us,” I told him, reaching into

by this?” he

have a couple more like it. I‘ m still going

through the book as

I had bookmarked. It spoke about some of the

tentatively. “I know I can command people, but I don’t know how to yet. It’s

afraid I’m probably not the best instructor on

back at Jimmy, knowing he wouldn’t like the direction I was going to take things – “I wanted to know more about

on me, as I

for,” Armand confirmed. “From

something that was completely inherent, or did they have to build it

said. “I do recall some kind of tradition or ritual that involved ingesting wolfsbane. I can pull my

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sure this would also be a

made it sound like you were an expert

not on their more recent histories, I should say. My studies have always consisted of the distant past.

I won’t take up any more of your

he said, standing as I did. “And please feel free to review your schedule and let me know of any regular times you would like to meet