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.”

you, too,”

phone and was instantly in a better

the luckiest female in the pack,”

I exclaimed. “What would

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

said again

its appeal when I saw how crazy he was about

face turned red as I sipped my

we’re not all still wondering,” Mina said, shifting on the couch to face me.

goddess,” I groaned as I

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realize you aren’t used to this kind of girl talk, but… it’s time

said sweetly. “But if you want to share… I don’t

We all laughed.

said, setting my wine glass on the coffee table.

know a person could make the sounds that came out of their mouths. They giggled and teased and continued to make inappropriate comments about our sex

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

Maggie hesitated.

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

not that,” she said casually. “It’s just kind of… well… I’ve been seeing one of my squad members.

one here is going to rat you out,”

content. I really enjoyed her company. I was grateful to Theo for assigning her to protect me. It was

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

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difficult that 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 to put her in a

when is our dashing Alpha going to return?”

actually should be on his way home any

smile.

Annabelle said, “you’ve been handling his absence better than I did the

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

level 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

wasn’t so far away for that. We’ve still been able