The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Ayla and I ran through most of the details regarding our situation with the Waar Pak.

Maggie took in all the information intently. She asked questions. She expressed her own concerns. All in all, I was still confident that she was the best choice.

But I also wasn’t taking any chances.

“There’s one more thing I have to ask of you, Maggie,” I said gravely. “I don’t think I need to tell you how important my mate’s safety is to me. I accept that some risks are unavoidable, but I won’t take any that I don’t have to.”

“Of course, Alpha,” Maggie agreed.

“I also want you to know that this isn’t a decision I make lightly,” I insisted. “But there is a way for Ayla to command you that would prevent you from being questioned. By anyone.”

“Theo, no,” Ayla whispered.

I looked back at her, squeezing her leg.

“You can do this, babe,” I told her. “I’ll be right here to help you.” I turned back to Maggie. “It’s stronger than an Alpha’s command. I can’t even break it unless Ayla allows me to.”

“But I’ve never done it before,” Ayla told her adamantly. “I’m not even sure I can do it, and we think there can be… risks if I do it wrong.”

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“What kind of risks?” Maggie asked.

“We’re not sure,” I admitted. “But we strongly believe her commanding you directly is much safer than the alternative.”

“There’s an alternative?”

“From what we know, it isn’t pleasant. But that’s why we’re not proposing that. I want Ayla to command you. But it has to be your choice, Maggie. I will not command loyalty from my members. Neither will Ayla. This will act as a safeguard

it, Maggie,” Ayla interjected.

loyalty, so that’s no question.

anxiety coming through our connection. I repositioned on the couch to face

babe,” I said gently. “This is something you need to learn

on her lip for a second. “Okay,”

her cheek and kissed her. “Thank you. You still have the command

nodded, standing up to go and grab the paper he gave her. When she came back, I had her sit in front of me between my legs and had Maggie sit on the coffee table before her. Contact wasn’t usually necessary for a command, only a pack

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After your Luna ceremony, you’ll be able to feel her tether, tying her to you and me as her pack leaders. Once you find her, say the words. But

her. It was the

was.

enemies. You will not give any information that will lead those who wish to harm the Domins bloodline to me. You

“I

finish it, Ayla,”

protect the knowledge of the Dominis bloodline

words, but I supposed I should have. Ayla‘ s energy dissipated and she released Maggie’s hand. I

wasn’t so bad,”

than a regular command?” I

“I’m not sure. But I wasn’t going to fight it, and I -don’t have any

need to be asked or commanded

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test it out,” Maggie