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

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 loyalty to the Boss.

“There was a third rogue down in Bonnerville. Did you know him as

shrugged. “I’m not sure. They separated us pretty quick. But Lloyd had a lackey always following him around. If Lloyd got caught, I would bet so did Ratty. He’s not violent like Lloyd, but he’s still a right bastard. Likes to steal

Theo nodded.

left the cell and headed back to the investigation room. I rubbed my temples as a headache started to form. Mina had taken one of the lab assistants with her to check out another lab for the day, so it was still empty. Theo had recorded the session and would have one of

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throughout most of the interview. He had asked a few questions, but for the most part, he stood off to

was a little

earlier when Theo took my hand to take

minute?‘ I asked. ‘I’ll meet you outside.‘

toward Kingston behind

us needs to say something,‘ I

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

‘I’ll be fine.‘

gave me a quick but firm

you,

He was pretending not to notice it was just

I finally

mine with a look that said I

“Why are you

That all this concerns me, too, and it’ll be better

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