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.

times the night before but only got one reply. 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,

concern.

was a knock on the

I greeted

sticking to your training while he was away. Hopefully, you‘ ll overlook the fact that I’m not here

I chuckled. “Come on it. Give me just a moment to change,

some workout clothes. I usually 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 I tucked it in the

to go?” I asked Maggie, trying to

“Let’s go.

out with some weight

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dizziness, but it was

system faster. By the time I returned to the apartment and

kind

the 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 hair and was about to call him again

called through the wood as he knocked loudly. “There’s pretty little co–ed that’s waiting

went to the door and yanked it open. “I’m

“What

mouth but hesitated, wondering if I was just

my shoulders. “Ayla,

my calls,” I

everything is fine. Give me a minute and I’ll

My thoughts were going to dark places and

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toppled over, my knees hitting the hardwood and my hands going out

backside, checking my bloody palms. Luckily, only one seemed to have sustained any damage. I dragged myself off the floor and grabbed

lunged for it.

happened? Where are you? Are you okay?” he rushed

“Just clumsy today. But now you f***ing call me back? I’ve been