The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 69: Kylee

“Kylee, it’s normal to be experiencing these emotions in situations like this,” Dr. Whitham said as I paced the room. “I’m here to help you work through them.”

I checked my watch. We still had twenty minutes left in the session, but I really wasn’t sure I could make it through. I pinched the bridge of my nose with a heavy sigh.

“I know,” I finally replied. “But honestly, I think I need a little more time to brood. You did say it was important to feel my feelings so I could understand them better.”

“That is true,” she agreed. “If you believe you need a little time with your thoughts before moving past this, then we can reschedule for a better time. But I advise you not to make any decisions or take any actions because of those feelings. The outcome may not be a good one.”

I nodded as I grabbed my purse. “I know. Thank you, Dr. Whitham.”

I left the office and headed to the parking lot. I climbed into the driver‘ s seat of my car, resting my head against the headrest as I stared at the ceiling.

I had managed to scrape together a down payment for the sedan and bought it earlier that week. I had actually felt a sense of pride when I drove it off the lot that day. It wasn’t anything special. It was ten years old and had fifty thousand miles too many on it, but it was mine. I had gotten all on my own.

I had wanted so badly to call and tell Ayla about it. Thinking about

how proud of me she would have been. But I stopped myself before dialing her number. Because she wouldn’t be proud of me. At least, not in the same way she used to be. I felt that ever–present guilt pang again, but I didn’t let it ruin my moment completely.

That was another great moment for me that week. I allowed myself to feel pride in myself for the accomplishment. I may have made a lot of mistakes, but this was one thing I did right. It’s something Ayla would want me to be proud of. And it made me understand her a lot better.

But then she called this morning.

was home with Ma when the call came in and she told us she

pregnant.

many emotions hit me

Relief. But then there

past couple of months and I realize now just how wrong Theo and I were for each other.

not a part

for Ayla. I won’t get to be Auntie Kylee. I’m still not welcome back home. I’m going to miss out on so much.

from Derek. He was asking to see me yet again. I looked at my phone, then towards my therapist’s office, then back at

“Screw it.”

a brief reply and pulled

wasn’t long before I was knocking on his door. He was surprised

this is an

“Shut up.”

shirt. His lips slammed into mine and he responded quickly and eagerly. I kicked the door shut behind me right before his hands moved to my ass and he picked me up, wrapping my legs around his waist. His tongue sought mine and I met him happily. My back hit the wall as my hand moved between us. He inhaled sharply

was impressive, at least.

the waist down in less than a second. His teeth bit at my ear as he pushed two fingers inside me, making me moan as he found my clit. It felt good but it

out. My whimper was cut off by him yanking me off the table and spinning me

there panting for

breathed heavily. “That was a pleasant surprise.”