The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 64: Ayla

“So, what does this actually mean?” Theo asked after we shared what we found. “While I can admit that this is interesting, right now, it doesn’t seem much more than a fun fact. Not anything to warrant concern.”

“We have a few theories,” I said, holding his hand. “Most of them do come back to the Waar P ak’s idea that we would take over the packs.”

Theo snorted. “Even if this did give us the power to even think about it, that’s not what either of us wants.”

“That may be true,” Professor Armand said. “But when you have people like this who have spent decades believing it would happen, you’ll have a hard time convincing them otherwise. Besides, it’s not just you two they’d be worried about, but your children as well.”

My hand instinctively went to my belly, praying for an extra layer of protection that still didn’t seem like enough. Theo’s hand tightened around mine. As much as he was trying to silently reassure me, we both felt that fear and anger through our mate bond.

“Then it’s a good thing we’re taking them out once and for all,” he said, working to sound calmer than he was.

“Speaking of,” Randy interjected. “If you plan on taking offensive action soon, Alpha Harden wants to be here. I know Alpha Kingston is also on his way. It may also be time to bring in a couple of the other Alphas. Any that three of you can

trust. This is going to cross pack borders. It’s best to have the support where necessary.”

“You know of more members than any of us,” Theo said. “You said there were multiple ranking members in the Waar P ak. Are there any whose Alpha can be trusted? Those ranking members should be our first targets.

“Most of the younger Alphas can be approached,” Randy said. “I’ll get you a list and we can discuss it with Alpha Harden and Alpha Kingston.”

Theo nodded.

have to find a reason for these Alpha’s to be visiting,” I said. “If someone catches on to their coming and going, it’s not going to look well in our favor about not wanting to take over.”

he assured me. “Theo has only been the acting Alpha. The other packs know he

other Alphas to visit the upcoming Alpha to confirm continued

said, hoping he was

the area. Let me know if you need me. I wouldn’t mind seeing

keep you posted,”

with that?” I asked after Randy was gone.

going to be harder than we thought, but we’ll get there,”

guys,” Briggs said from the lounge across the room. He hadn’t pulled himself away from the books throughout our entire conversation. “Check this out.” He got up and came over, setting the book he had

the book about?”

said. “But this one caters more to Greytooth history and tradition. The table of contents says there should be a chapter here titled Founder’s Blood and the Solstice Moon.”

sound like any of the stories

either,” I said.

me either,” Briggs said. “But someone thought it was interesting enough to keep. And I think

said. “I’ll talk to Dad, too. See if he knows more.”

get some rest, Briggs. We’ll pick back up first thing in the

for us to go through it all with a fine tooth comb. We didn’t want to miss a single bit of information. But that would be easier with fresh eyes and a clean workspace. I was

not you guys. Me,” I clarified when Theo gave me a look. I lifted the book from the trunk. “How much do you want to bet it was Harry who took

did seem to know a lot of things we didn’t. Did you finish

at them. “As his mind deteriorated he seemed to

of my neck, pulling me in to kiss my temple.