The Luna’s Choice (Theo and Ayla) by Kat Silver
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Chapter 38 Ayla

Chapter 38: Ayla

I slowly opened my eyes. The room was dim, but I could tell it was still daylight outside. However, thatwas the extent of my knowledge of the time or day. I reached for my phone on the bedside table, but itwas dead. I smiled. There wasn’t much of a reason to charge it.

I stretched my limbs, rolling over to see Theo sprawled out next to me. I scooted over, draping my armacross his waist and resting my head on his chest. After a moment, his arms came around me, holdingme to

him.

“How are you feeling?” he asked without opening his eyes.

“Pretty damn good,” I replied. “You?”

“Same,” he chuckled. “How long have we slept?”

“I have no idea.”

Theo fumbled for his phone and checked the time.

“Well, I think it’s safe to say your heat has passed,” he commented. “We’ve been out about fourteenhours. It’s Sunday afternoon.”

I groaned. “We’re going to have so much to do this week.”

Theo chuckled. “We’ll manage. We’ve got a good team.”

The last few days had been such a blur.

Well, not really a blur. I remembered every second of it. And holy

crap.

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But we definitely had a one–track mind the whole weekend. Theo was right when he told me the waveswould become more consistent. It seemed like the last two days we had gone at it non–stop. I couldn’teven begin to describe how incredible it had been. But it was also exhausting. So it was no surprise wehad slept as long as we did.

“Is it always like that?” I asked.

“How should I know.” he teased. “But no, I don’t think it’s like that for everybody. I think it was better forus because I love you so much.”

I giggled. “Yeah, I suppose so.”

He kissed me sweetly.

“I’m going to take a quick shower, then get us something to eat,” Theo informed me, brushing my hairfrom my face. “I’m sure we’re both dehydrated, and I know I’m starving.”

“I’m not going to lie. I could eat an entire cow right about now,” I replied. “So, you clean up first. I’ll goget started with the food.”

“Deal,” he said, kissing my nose before dragging himself out of bed.

He tossed me a robe from the hook in the bathroom, and I heard the shower turn on soon after. Mylegs were a bit wobbly as I stood up. I laughed, knowing there were a number of reasons why. But lackof food was definitely one of them. So I eagerly went to the kitchen and looked through the fridge.Immediately, I found two large steaks on the top shelf and took them out. I washed my hands, preppedsome veggies, and threw a couple of potatoes in the oven to bake. I was munching on some freshgreen beans when Theo entered the kitchen.

“My turn,” I announced. “I left the steaks for you to cook. I hope you saved me some hot water.”

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“There should be plenty,” he said, snagging me by the waist as I walked by. He kissed my neck beforeletting me go.

I took a quick shower. I was tempted to linger under the hot water for a while, but my stomach wasn’thaving it. When I stepped out of the steamy bathroom, my mouth instantly started watering. The housewas filled with the delicious aroma of dinner. I rushed back to the kitchen but froze when I saw Theo onhis phone. His shoulders were tense, his knuckles white as he gripped the counter.

“I said Tuesday, Kingston.”

Shit. He was talking to Kingston. Was he here? I completely forgot he was supposed to arrive on Fridayto help us deal with the rogue situation. Did he know what was going on with Theo and me? Goddess, If***ing hope not. Theo looked up at me, his eyes full of aggravation and concern.

“If you show up tomorrow, you’ll be wasting your time,” Theo said mildly, but I could see he wasworking to control his temper. “We won‘ t be there. You can come on Tuesday.”

He paused as Kingston replied to him. I couldn’t quite make out what he was saying at first, just that histone was angry. Then I heard my

name.

“Fine,” Theo conceded. “She’s right here.” Theo covered the phone receiver. “Are you okay talking tohim? You absolutely don’t f***ing have to.”

I sighed and took the phone.

“Kingston, it’s me.”

“Ayla,” he said, sounding relieved. “Are you okay? Why haven’t you been answering me?”

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“I’m fine, Kingston,” I assured him. “I… I haven’t been home in a few days and my phone is dead.”

It wasn’t a lie. He paused for a while on the line. I could tell he was trying to decide whether he wasgoing to accept that answer and leave it at that. I really needed him to.

“Theo is saying I need to come on Tuesday,” he said shortly. “But if you want, I’ll be there tomorrow.”

“No,” I said. “We won’t be available tomorrow. Tuesday will work great.”

Another pause.

“Fine,” he replied. “I’ll see you then. Oh, and Ayla…”

“Yeah?”

“I’ve missed you,” he said gently.

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My heart broke a little. At that moment, talking to him – yeah, I missed my friend. But I had a hard timebelieving he was that person anymore. And even if I could, there was no way I could say it back, notwithout feeling like I was sending mixed signals.

“I have to go, Kingston,” I said sadly,

“I’ll see you on Tuesday.”

I hung up the phone and handed it back to Theo. He sighed as he pulled me to him, wrapping me in hisarms as he kissed my head.

“You okay?” he murmured against my wet hair.

I nodded. “I don’t want to keep hurting him. Theo,” I said quietly. “I

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had hoped he was moving on, but the way he sounded just now…‘

”

Theo’s hold tightened. “I know, baby,” he replied. With a deep breath, Theo led me to the kitchen table.He sat down and pulled me between his legs. “It was his choice to come here. Whether or not I’mhappy about it, we kind of need him for the moment. So, maybe we can get more than just someinformation from this visit. Maybe we can help him replace some closure, as well.”

“I don’t know how to do that,” I said.

“That’s why I said ‘we,‘ babe,” he teased, brushing his nose against

mine.

“I don’t think that you threatening to rip him limb from limb is going to help with the situation,” I saidfirmly.

Theo chuckled. “As fun as that sounds, that’s not what I meant, sweetheart,” he said. “I’m not sure howto do it, either, but I’m willing to try. And not just for your sake.”

“Really?” I asked skeptically.

“Hell, yeah,” he replied. “It would keep both me and Kieran from going insane from thinking about himpining away after our mate.”

“Ha ha,” I replied.

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