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.

left and I grabbed my phone to call Theo. I had messaged him a few times the night before but only got one reply. So, when the call went to voicemail, my heart sank and

concern.

a knock on

morning, Maggie,” I greeted her.

training while he was away. Hopefully, you‘ ll overlook

“Come on it. Give me just a moment

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

to go?” I asked Maggie, trying to

“Let’s go.

out with some

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worst part was the dizziness, but it was easy to manage as

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

kind of

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 when I heard Jimmy at

wood as he knocked loudly.

to the door and yanked

face fell. “What happened?

mouth but hesitated, wondering

grabbed my shoulders. “Ayla, what’s

my calls,” I

sure everything is fine. Give me a minute and I’ll see what I can

into the hall and shut the door. He didn’t want me to hear 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 catch my

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hitting the hardwood and my hands going out in front of

palms. Luckily, only one seemed to have sustained any damage. I dragged myself off the floor and grabbed a kitchen towel, still cursing

lunged for it.

you? Are you okay?” he

But now you f***ing call me back? I’ve