The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 251: Ayla

We talked Alpha Anthony and Luna Aniya into taking our experiment to the woods. I thought being outside in the trees would help the process. Besides, if it did work, she would want to go for a run first thing. They both would.

It was a dark night. The full moon was still almost two weeks away, so the moon only offered a sliver of light in the sky. However, that worked out nicely for what we needed. It was better to keep this between us for now.

Theo led us to a clearing not far from the packhouse property. There were a few small solar lights along the edge, indicating the area was often used for similar purposes to ours. Pack members would meet here to shift for late-night runs. Although, based on the over-growth, I didn’ t think this one had been utilized in a while.

“Okay,” I said as we found a spot. “Are you sure you want to do this?” I asked Aniya. “The first shift is painful. If this does work, I have no idea if the command will make that pain worse.

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“I’m sure,” she said eagerly. “I understand. It’s a risk I’m willing to take.”

Sister Mona stepped toward Luna Aniya with outstretched arms. “Before you proceed, may I see something?”

Aniya nodded.

Mona took Aniya’s face in her hands, closing her eye and resting her forehead against the Luna’s. They held that pose for a few moments before Sister Mona pulled away.

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is there,” she said softly. “She got a little lost, but she’s ready to come out.

you, Sister,” Luna

back and Theo turned around as Luna Aniya started to strip down. There was a determination and a hope radiating off of her. I prayed that this would work. I wanted to do this for her, but I was weary of any possible

Aniya said with a nod

took a few deep breaths. I looked her in the eye as I searched inside for that power I had touched just a few hours ago. It was harder to reach this time. It didn’t feel as right as it had before. But I promised I would try. I could see in her eyes how much Luna

“Shift.”

quiet and everything stood still for a fleeting moment. Aniya fell to her knees with a

she said breathlessly. “But it’s not

her. “Shift,” I

as the sound of her bones snapping out of place filled my ears. Fur started to erupt from her skin, but the process rippled over her,

“Again,” she gritted out.

closer and I was less than a foot from her. I pulled at my core, tapping into the strength that had gotten

“SHIFT.”

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into a roaring growl. A tawny

slow and I begged for it to be a good sign. Anthony’s wolf began to nudge her more strongly, urging her to stand up. I gripped Theo’s hand and released a long heavy breath as

and was on her feet. Anthony’s wolf was nipping and licking at her so much she could barely move. She tested

from ear to ear and a tear ran down my

I had done that.

given this to

thought I could do something so… monumental