The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

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Chapter 24: Ayla

The dress fitting went wonderfully. Mina looked stunning and was going to be breathtaking at her ceremony. We all teared up more than once. We went out to dinner after, where I toasted my amazing cousin Mina, Annabelle, Maggie, and I went back to my apartment after dinner for a few drinks. We invited Luna Grace to join us, but she regretfully declined so she could get back to Alpha Torin.

We were sharing stories when Theo called. I grabbed my phone and rushed to the bedroom.

“Hey, babe. How is everything going?” I answered eagerly.

“Hey yourself,” he replied. I could hear the smile in his voice. “Things are… complicated. We’ve hit a bit of a roadblock.”

“Oh no,” I said worriedly.

“It’s okay,” Theo assured me. “It actually means I’m coming home tonight.”

“Really?” I asked excitedly.

“Yeah, but we have to transfer two of the rogues up there,” he said seriously. “It’s a long story and I’ll tell you when I get back. But I’m just getting the prisoner transfer secured, and then we’re going to head out.”

I glanced at the clock.

“It’s already getting pretty late, Theo,” I replied. “Are you sure you’re going to be okay to make the drive? I’d rather you got some sleep and

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left in the morning.”

“I wouldn’t,” I teased. “I’m not sleeping any better than you are, baby. Besides, Will and I are trading off. I’ll be fine. I promise.”

“You better be,” I warned. “I’m ready for you to be home, but I need it to be in one piece.”

“I know, babe,” he chuckled. “I know. But let me get this finished up so we can be done. I’ll let you know when we’re on the road. I love you.”

too,” I

up the phone and was instantly in a better mood. I rejoined the group,

female in the pack,” Annabelle said. “How is

would Matthew think?”

I have fantasized about our Alpha whenever

again as the others

it anymore. It lost its appeal when I saw how crazy he was

red as I

still wondering,” Mina said, shifting on the couch to face me. “How is he?”

my goddess,” I groaned as I covered my

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you, and I realize you aren’t used

want to share… I don’t think anyone here is going

We all laughed.

I said, setting my wine glass

sounds that came out of their mouths. They

Maggie?” Annabelle asked. “Anyone you’ve been passing the time

Maggie hesitated.

have to tell us.” I insisted. “Unlike these two. I don’t mind if you

said casually. “It’s just kind of… well… I’ve been seeing one of my squad members. We’re not supposed to

going to rat you out,” Mina

was grateful to Theo for assigning her to protect me.

week, but it wasn’t the same. We kept saying we would plan

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here. That wasn’t a concern at all. But whether Kingston would give her a hard time or try to put her in a position she

to return?” Mina asked, pulling me out

should be on his way home any minute,” I said

smile.

will give you this,” Annabelle said, “you’ve been handling his absence better than I did the first time Matthew and

fooled,” I interjected, “I’ve been falling apart. It feels like I’m going crazy sometimes with

bond.” Annabelle said with a shrug. “It will level out over time. But the first year or two is pretty intense. Especially when you get

“I guess Theo wasn’t so far away for that. We’ve still been able to sense