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,”

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

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

I exclaimed. “What would Matthew think?” I

said. “That I have fantasized about our Alpha whenever I’m

said again

it anymore. It lost its

turned red as I

wondering,” Mina said,

groaned as

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love you, and I realize you aren’t

if you want to share… I don’t think

We all laughed.

said, setting my wine glass on the coffee

mouths. They giggled and teased and continued to

about you, Maggie?” Annabelle asked. “Anyone

Maggie hesitated.

“Unlike these two. I don’t mind if you want to keep your private life

not that,” she said casually. “It’s just kind of… well… I’ve been seeing one of my squad members. We’re not supposed to date within the

one here is going to rat you out,” Mina

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

tugged at my chest as I thought about Emma. I missed her. We still talked once or twice a week, but it

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concern at all. But whether Kingston would give her a hard time or try to put her in a position she didn’t want to be in was a concern for both

going to return?” Mina asked, pulling me

way home

smile.

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

going crazy sometimes with

out over time. But the first year or two is pretty intense. Especially when you get far enough apart. You know that feeling of emptiness when you can’t

wasn’t so far away for