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.

came in and she told us she

pregnant.

me all

Pride. Relief. But then there was disappointment.

her and Theo. That I can honestly say. I’ve worked through a lot the past couple of months and I realize now just how wrong Theo and I were for each other. The delusion I had of him and me together disappeared and I no longer see him romantically.

I’m still not a part

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

message. It was from Derek. He was asking to see me

“Screw it.”

reply and pulled out of the parking

wasn’t long before I was knocking on his door. He was surprised to see me, but at least I

this is

“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

impressive, at least.

second. His teeth bit at my ear as he pushed two fingers

me off the table and spinning me around. His hand fisted my hair and he pushed me forward before ramming back into me again. Reaching around, he worked my clit bringing me to the edge again. Lifting my hips, my orgasm washed over me as I

stood there panting for a few

Derek breathed heavily. “That was a pleasant