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

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

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

“What would Matthew think?”

knows,” she said. “That I have fantasized

said again as the others

she continued. “I don’t do it anymore. It lost its appeal when I saw how crazy

face turned red as I sipped

doesn’t mean we’re not all still wondering,” Mina said, shifting on the couch to face me. “How is he?”

groaned as I covered my

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you aren’t used to this kind of

let them pressure you,” Maggie said sweetly. “But if you want to share… I

We all laughed.

glass on the

of their mouths. They giggled and teased and continued to make inappropriate comments

Annabelle asked. “Anyone you’ve been passing the

Maggie hesitated.

I don’t mind if you want

well… I’ve been seeing one of my squad members. We’re not supposed

no one here is going to rat you

looked content. I really enjoyed her company. I was grateful to Theo for assigning her to protect me. It was nice growing my circle of

once or twice a week, but it wasn’t the same. We kept saying we would plan a trip to see each other. However,

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would be with the way things were between Kingston and Theo. I knew she would always be welcome here. That wasn’t a concern at all. But whether Kingston would give her a hard time or try

is our dashing Alpha going to return?” Mina asked, pulling me out

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

smile.

absence better than I did the first time Matthew and I were separated

falling apart. It feels like I’m going crazy sometimes with

or two is pretty intense. Especially when you get far enough apart. You know that feeling of

furrowed. “No,” I said. “I guess Theo wasn’t so far away for that. We’ve still been able to sense