The Luna’s Choice (Theo and Ayla) by Kat Silver
Chapter 69

Chapter 69

Chapter 69: Ayla I hardly slept that night. When my alarm went off, I wanted to throw my phone across the room. Isighed into the pillow. Regardless of how justified my foul mood was, I needed to get over it beforemeeting with Alpha and Luna. I pushed the blankets off and threw my legs over the side of the bed. Ifelt like I was on auto-pilot as I got ready, my mind a million other places. I threw my hair up in a ponytail and dressed in leggings and a tank top. I thought a jog might help clearmy mind. I slipped my tennis on and went to grab my phone. My hand hovered over it for a momentbefore I decided to leave it behind. I’d call Kingston when I got back. I didn’t want to risk taking my badmood out on him. Leaving it on the nightstand, I headed out of the guest house. I jumped when I opened the front door.Luna Grace was standing right outside. She had a cup of coffee in each hand. “Luna,” I said, “good morning. You startled me.” “Sorry about that, sweetie,” she said, holding out one of the cups. “I thought you might want somecoffee. “Um, yes, thank you,” I replied, taking the one she offered. “I appreciate it.” She smiled. “Ayla, would you mind going for a walk with me?” “Of course,” I agreed. “I was just about to go for a walk myself.” I followed Luna Grace outside and around the guest house. She led me to a trail that led through thewoods. We walked quietly for a while before she spoke to me again. 0.00% III O 16:20 Chapter 69: Ayla “Ayla, I owe yoù an apology,” she finally said.

I was confused. I had no idea what she was talking about. “For what?” I asked.

“I’m afraid I haven’t been completely honest with you,” she admitted, “with my reasons for bringing youhere.” I stopped in my tracks. “What do you mean?” Luna Grace rested a hand on my arm, squeezing it gently. She had a pained expression. “Ayla, before you react, let me explain. I know you’re Theo’s mate. His fated mate.” My jaw clenched. I opened my mouth to speak, but Luna Grace stopped me. “Please, Ayla, let me finish,” she pleaded. I gave her a tight nod. “Theo told me a few weeks ago, theday he broke up with Kylee. He told me everything, Ayla. I know he hurt you terribly. And I won’tpretend I’m not ashamed of his behavior.” She took a deep breath. “But I love my son, Ayla. Moreimportantly, I know my son. The person he was when you met him isn’t the person he is.” She began walking again and I followed. “First, I want to make something very clear. I absolutely want you to write this book for Torin. EverythingI said about that was true, and there really isn’t anyone else that I would want to do this. But I did go tothe Alphas’ Gathering with the hope of seeing you. I do hope your being here may allow you to mendthings between you.” “Luna Grace,” I interjected, “I’ve forgiven Theo. But it’s not that 23.12% 16:20 7 Chapter 69: Ayia simple. We both rejected each other. That led me to Kingston. I’ve made a commitment to him.” “I know that,” she said. “No one here is going to force you into anything. If you want to be withKingston, I will not stand in your way. No one here will. I am sorry for deceiving you. I truly am. But I’mnot sorry for bringing you here. And not just for Theo. You deserve to know who your fated mate really

is. You both do.” I sighed. “Luna, I appreciate where you’re coming from. I do. But it’s not only about Theo and meanymore. I started to build a life in the Sablemane pack. I’m one of them now. I have friends. A career. “Okay,” she said calmly. “And you can return to all that whenever you want.” Sadness took over herfeatures. “If you’ve made your choice, then we’ll accept that. But I do hope you will still stay for AlphaTorin.” 福音“Of course,” I said. “I knew I would run into Theo sooner or later.” “I won’t keep him from coming here, Ayla,” Luna Grace said. “I will let you know if he is coming up, andyou can decide what to do. But I won’t…” “No, of course not,” I insisted. “I don’t want you to do that. Me being here shouldn’t keep Theo from hisfamily. Especially not his father. But I… I don’t want to give anyone false hope.” Luna Grace reached up and gently gripped my chin. “Okay,” she said gently. “But let me just say, my dear girl, I don’t think I’ll ever forgive Theo for being sostu*id.” We both let out a soft laugh. I looped my arm through hers and turned back toward the house. 45.04% 16-20 Chapter 69. Ayta “I think you’ll manage it somehow,” I assured her. We took our time walking back. We talked a little. I switched the topic to the book. I went over theprocess and asked about anything specific she wanted to include. I would have to interview other packmembers as well. “There are plenty who would be happy to contribute,” she said proudly. “I can get you a list to start offwith.” “That would be helpful. Thank you.” We stopped outside the main house. “If you think Alpha is up for it,

I can grab my stuff, and we can get started.” “He was in a good mood when I left him earlier, so I think he’ll be open to that. You guys can set up onthe back porch. I’ll let him know, and you can meet him out there.” “Okay,” I said. I went back to the guest house to get my work bag. I grabbed my phone from the nightstand table andnoticed I had two missed calls. I winced. I still needed to call Kingston. I clicked the call button and heldit to my ear while ensuring everything was in my bag. He picked up on the second ring. “Hey, Kin,” I said. “I’m sorry I missed your calls. I went for a jog and left my phone.” “Good morning to you, too,” he chuckled. I smiled. “Good morning.” “Did you sleep well?” he asked. “Not really,” I stated. “But you know, travel and all. I’ll be fine.” 69.31% Chapter 69. Ayla 288 iVouchers “Is the pain worse?” he asked, his concern evident. “It’s still manageable, Kingston,” I said with an eye roll. “I promise I’ll be just fine. What are you gettingup to today?” “Meeting after meeting, business as usual,” he said. “You?” “I’m on my way to sit with Alpha Torin,” I said, throwing my bag over my shoulder. “I’m ready to get theball rolling.” “You better be,” he teased. “The sooner you get what you need, the sooner you get to come back tome. “J “I know, I know,” I chuckled. “I’ll talk to you later.” “Okay,” he said. “I love you.” “You, too,” I replied before hanging up and heading to the main house.

Chapter 70: Theo