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.

one reply. So, when the

concern.

him again when there was a knock on the door. I answered it to find

morning, Maggie,” I greeted

she replied. “Alpha wanted me to make sure you were sticking to your training while he was away. Hopefully, you‘ ll overlook the fact that I’m not here

chuckled. “Come on it. Give me just a moment

came in and waited in the living room while I threw on 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

I asked Maggie, trying

“Let’s go.

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

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worst part was the dizziness, but it was easy to manage as long as we stuck with weights

exercise actually helped burn the poison out of my system faster. By the time I returned to the apartment and

was kind

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 when I

called through the wood as he knocked loudly. “There’s

and yanked it

face fell. “What happened?

hesitated,

my shoulders. “Ayla, what’s wrong?”

answering my calls,” I

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

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

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hands going out in front of me, landing right in the broken

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

lunged for it.

Are you okay?” he

now you f***ing