The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 68: Ayla

Theo and I got out of the car at the doctor’s office later that afternoon. The parking lot was nearly empty as they had probably stopped seeing patients for the day already. Theo had managed to get them to fit me in today.

“This may be better anyway,” he said as he wrapped an arm around my waist. “The fewer people see us here, the less risk of rumors starting.”

He kissed my temple and walked me inside.

“Hello, Alpha. Luna Ayla,” a woman in a white coat greeted us at the door. “It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Dr. Albright.”

“It’s a pleasure as well, Doctor,” I said, shaking her hand. “We’re sorry to keep you here after hours.”

“Don’t you even worry about that,” she said. “I’d be here doing my notes anyway. Come on back with me.”

Theo squeezed my hand as we followed the doctor back to an examination room. She started off with a standard exam and talked about what I could expect during a werewolf pregnancy. She took her time, letting us ask as many questions as we had.

“There has been a lot going on ever since Ayla and I got together,” Theo said. “She has been going through a lot of extra stress lately. Now, her morning sickness has been getting worse, so she’s not sleeping. I know this can’t be healthy for both of them.”

“It’s not healthy for any of you,” Dr. Albright said. “Ideally, we want both Mom and Dad to get rest and relaxation. However, life often has

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But what can help with that is to remember that we are

you, Doctor,” I said.

feeling waiting to see my pup for the first time as she prepared the machine. She touched the wand to my belly and within seconds, we could hear a heartbeat coming

she said, “And here” – she turned the monitor in our direction and pointed to a

little pup. Strong

to fall as Theo kissed my

start feeling it kick

“Already?” I asked.

“It’s growing pretty fast. It’s not terribly uncommon to see some pup develop faster than others. And it is possible that you could have conceived shortly before your heat, as well. Either way, you’re doing a great job and your baby is doing

breathed a sigh of relief, leaning into Theo as he held onto me. Dr. Albright wiped my belly clean and covered me back up. She printed out some of the images from the

sickness, continue with your prenatal vitamins, and just keep doing what you’re doing,”

you fitting us in.

The least I can do is help protect them.” She stood up and smoothed her coat. “Take any time you need, but there

she left. The moment the door closed, Theo was kissing me. I chuckled against his lips.

I asked when he finally pulled away.

he confirmed, helping me off the bench. “Do you?”

morning sickness is under control,” I chided. “But yes, it’s a big relief knowing that, with everything else,