The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 43: Ayla

“Okay,” I replied. “Thank you, Denny. Alpha Theo is right. We still have to command you. Being a rogue for so long, I understand that it can be uncomfortable. But as long as you stick to our agreement and don’t fight it, there shouldn’t be any pain.”

“I get it.” Denny replied.

I linked Theo to have him remove the chains holding Denny in place. I didn’t think keeping him restrained would encourage him that we were making a genuine offer. I was trying to gain some trust.

“Tell me if you recognize this man,” I commanded. Kingston handed me his phone, which had a grainy picture of a man.

Denny’s eyes narrowed as he examined the photo for a few moments.

“It could be him,” he said hesitantly. “I really didn’t get a good look at him.”

“Any details you can give us could help,” I said.

Again, he thought.

“Oh, he’s a lot of scars,” Denny said. “There’s a nasty one on his throat. Makes him sound strange. I didn’t really see it, but some of the others had mentioned it several times. And I did see his hands. They’re covered.”

I looked at Kingston. He nodded. It was Grogan.

“Okay, tell us everything that has happened since you first heard about the Boss,” I asked.

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We spoke with Denny for a couple of hours, going over details multiple times. I was feeling the commands start to take a toll on me. I had to concentrate harder than I thought to maintain control of my energy without going too far. Several times, Theo had to link me to pull back before I started to hurt Denny.

“I think we have enough for today.” Theo finally insisted.

I nodded. It was getting late. Giving Denny a gentle smile, I rose from my seat. Theo’s hand went to the small of my back.

was captured with you,” Theo said. “When we question him, can we expect the

face contorted in disgust. “I don’t know,” he replied. “But he’s not nice. He was cast out of his pack once he turned eighteen. He’s killed at least two rogues that I know of. But I don’t know if he holds any real

He hesitated a moment. “There was a third rogue down in Bonnerville. Did you know him

But Lloyd had a lackey always following him around. If Lloyd got caught, I would bet so did Ratty. He’s

Theo nodded.

to form. Mina had taken one of the lab assistants with her

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information. Kingston had been incredibly quiet throughout most of the interview. He had asked a few questions, but for the

a little annoying.

when Theo took my hand

have a minute?‘ I asked.

Kingston behind

needs to say

He squeezed my hand. ‘Don’t take too long. You need some rest. And link me if you need me.‘

‘I’ll be fine.‘

in and gave me a quick but firm kiss. ‘I love you.‘

you, too.‘

across from Kingston. He was pretending not to notice it was just the two of us.

I finally asked, breaking the silence.

glanced up at me. His eyes caught mine with

“Why

so hard to believe that I just want to help? That all

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to believe that you would use this opportunity just to get close to