The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 19. Theo

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I woke up feeling surprisingly well, and I slept even better. Mina and I had spent the evening together, and before going to bed, she administered the next dose of wolfsbane. I didn’t go to sleep until I started to feel the effects. The dosage was higher, but I didn’t feel it as strongly as before, which was hopeful. I had expected the nausea to keep me up but there wasn’t much. So, once the lightheadedness became too frustrating, I went to bed.

The effects had completely worn off by the morning, and I took it as a good sign. I was able to talk Mina into giving me another dose before she left. But only if I promised to take a break for her mating ceremony over the weekend. I had no problem complying.

“That includes while we’re away on our honeymoon,” Mina insisted.

“I can live with that,” I said. “Besides, if it keeps going this well, we’ll pretty much be done by this weekend.”

“Well, let’s hope so,” she said. “How is Dasha doing with this whole thing?”

‘Getting stronger,‘ Dasha answered.

I smiled. “She’s doing amazing. I haven’t even lost her once. After that first dose, she had a rough time yesterday, but she powered through like a champ.”

“That’s just so crazy,” Mina said, obviously impressed.

“You know, this means you could do this, too,” I said. “You have this immunity also.”

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She made a face. “Yeah, I considered it, but I think I’ll pass.” She grabbed her stuff and gave me a hug. “I’ve got to head out. But I’ll see you at the fitting this afternoon, right?”

“Wouldn’t miss it,” I said.

So, when the call went to voicemail, my heart sank and the anxiety and dread set in again. I left him a quick message and hung up, my brow

concern.

was thinking about calling him again when there was a knock on the door. I answered it to find Maggie waiting in the

Maggie,” I greeted

were sticking to your training while he was away.

it. Give me just a moment

didn’t take my phone with me, but then, I was always training with Theo. So, I grabbed it on my way out of the bedroom, checking the screen for any messages. There weren’t any, so

to go?” I asked Maggie, trying to sound

“Let’s go.

gym was empty, and Maggie started us out with some weight training. Not

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I pushed through. The worst part was the dizziness, but it was easy

By the time I returned to the apartment and showered, I didn’t even feel

was kind of

success of my experiment was the only thing that kept me from going crazy. Theo still hadn’t responded, and my concern had grown to panic. I ran my hand through my wet

as he knocked loudly. “There’s pretty little co–ed that’s waiting to

the door and yanked it open.

face fell. “What happened?

my mouth but hesitated, wondering

shoulders. “Ayla, what’s wrong?”

isn’t answering my

is fine. Give me a

something I shouldn’t. That didn’t help my nerves. I started to pace the living room. My thoughts were going to dark places and I wasn’t paying attention. My foot slammed into a side table,, stubbing my toe and knocking over a lamp. I didn’t

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knees hitting the hardwood and my hands going out in front of me,

mouth as I rolled to my backside, checking my bloody palms. Luckily, only one seemed to have sustained any damage. I dragged myself off the floor and grabbed a kitchen towel, still cursing when my

for it.

Where are you? Are you okay?”

clumsy today. But now you f***ing call me