The Luna’s Choice (Theo and Ayla) by Kat Silver
Chapter 50

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The Blue Fang Pack resided in northern territory and was hosting the Alpha’s Gathering at one of theirmountain resorts. There was a procession of cars ahead of us as we were chauffeured up the drive tothe entrance. A valet opened Kingston’s door, and I slid over to get out on his side, accepting hisoffered hand. I looked up at the massive and elegant structure. It was gorgeous. All wood and warmlight glowing in the early evening shadows.

Like most of the others, we arrived the evening before the meetings would begin. The Alpha’sGathering would last the weekend. The itinerary primarily consisted of a string of meetings to alloweach Alpha to discuss their packs and propose any deals with other packs. There were other eventsand seminars for the Betas and Lunas to attend if they wished, but they were also welcome at theAlpha meetings.

Kingston led me into the complex, and I was again left admiring our luxurious surroundings. But itwasn’t long before other attendees started to approach us.

“Alpha Kingston,” a large male boomed as he walked in our direction. “It’s good to see you. I trust yourtrip up was pleasant?”

“It was indeed,” Kingston said, shaking the hand that was extended to him.

“And who is this lovely creature you have here?” he asked as he turned his attention to me.

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“This is Ayla, my date for this weekend,” Kingston said. “Ayla, this is our host, Alpha Harden of the BlueFang Pack.”

“It’s wonderful to meet you,” I said with a bright smile as Alpha Harden planted a polite kiss on myhand. “I must say, Alpha, this is a spectacular resort you have here. It is quite beautiful.”

“Thank you, Ayla,” I replied with a proud grin. “I’m glad to hear that. It is the second jewel of our pack.”

“What’s the first?” I asked.

“My Luna, of course,” he said with a wink, making me laugh. “Speaking of, I’ve never known Kingstonto bring anyone to the Gatherings. Dare I ask if he has found his Luna?”

I blushed as I felt Kingston’s eyes on me. “He’s working on it,” I teased with a wry grin, glancing up athim from the corner of

my eye.

Alpha Harden laughed. “Well, good luck to you, my friend. You best keep her close this weekend, oryou may replace yourself with some competition.”

He gave me another wink before leaving us to greet some of the other guests.

Kingston slid his arm around my back and leaned to whisper in my ear. “I told you you were meant tobe a Luna. They all see it.”

I elbowed him gently. He chuckled and kissed my temple.

“Come on. Let’s head to the room, then we’ll come back down for some dinner,” Kingston said. “Theycan meet you then.”

“Okay.”

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We reached the front desk, where a pretty brunette was getting everyone checked in. She gave us botha bright smile, but her gaze lingered on Kingston. I grinned because who could blame her? But I didinstinctively scoot closer to him. He squeezed my waist as she handed us the key cards to our

room.

We walked through the lobby and down a few hallways until we got to an elevator that would take us upto the third floor of the wing our room was on. We were the only ones in the elevator, and as soon asthe doors closed, Kingston was kissing me.

“What’s all this about?” I asked between kisses.

“This,” he began, “is for every f***ing male that couldn’t take their eyes off you back there.”

I had no idea what he was talking about, but I wasn’t going to complain. I pulled away when I heard thedoors ding open. Laughing, we stepped out of the elevator and headed toward our room. We were onlya few steps down the hall when I heard my name called.

“Ayla?”

I turned to see who it was, and my heart leaped. “Mina?”

We both practically ran down the hall and into each other’s

arms.

“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“Well,” she said, pulling back, “I came with my mate.”

“Your mate?” I gasped. “Mina, that’s wonderful. When did that

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happen?”

She looked a little sheepish. “Um, that’s kind of a long story. Are you going down for the c***tail hour?”

“We’re supposed to be.”

Mina looked over my shoulder. “We?”

“Oh, Mina,” I said, “this is Alpha Kingston. I’m here with him this weekend. Kingston, this is my cousin,Mina.”

I hadn’t reached out to Mina since I left the pack, and there was no way I could explain everything in afew minutes.

“It’s lovely to meet you, Mina,” Kingston said, clasping her hand in his.

“The pleasure is all mine,” Mina replied with a smile. “You’re Alpha Kingston of the Sablemane Pack,correct?”

“That’s right,” he confirmed. He looked between the two of us. “You ladies look like you have a lot ofcatching up to do. Ayla, why don’t you and your cousin head back downstairs. You can spend sometime together. I’ll make sure our bags made it to the room.”

“You sure?” I asked.

“Of course.” He leaned in and kissed me on the cheek. “You two have fun.”

I smiled as he walked away. Turning back to Mina, I pulled her into another embrace.

“I’m so happy to see you,” I said.

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1 “Me too,” she said. “Let’s head downstairs. We have so much to talk about.”

We made our way back down to the main lobby. There were several lounges and banquet halls wherepeople were lingering. As well as a bar and restaurant. We decided to grab some drinks and replace asecluded spot in one of the lounges, getting comfortable on one of the built–in leather couches.

“So, tell me everything,” I started. “Who is this mate of yours? Where did you meet him? When did youmeet him?”

“Ayla,” she said a bit nervously, “there’s something I should tell you first.”

Lgrabbed her hand. “What is it, Mina? You can tell me anything.”

She sighed. “I know why you’re here with Alpha Kingston,” she said softly, looking around the room toensure no one was listening. “I know about Theo.”

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