The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

Chapter 81: Ayla
I called out for Theo as I closed the door behind me. He came out of the bedroom and met me with a big hug and passionate
kiss.
“Everything go alright?” he asked.
“Mhmm,” I said. “It was perfect. I really started to feel a part of something tonight. I just hope I can be half as good a Luna as the
rest of them. Even Aniya has been flourishing in her pack and she’s been in the position about as long as I have.”
“Well, she was raised by Alpha Patrick. So she’s been around pack leaders her whole life,” Theo said. “You have been doing a
fantastic job, love. And you didn’t have close to the advantages she did. So I think you fit in with the group perfectly.”
“Thank you, but I think you’re biased,” I teased.
“I may be,” he replied. “But that doesn’t mean I’m not right.”
He kissed me again before pulling me against his chest. We stood there holding each other for a while, just enjoying the feel of
each other. When he finally pulled away, he brushed the hair from my face as I looked up at him. His brow furrowed as he looked
back.
“Are you feeling okay, babe?” he asked, pressing the back of his hand to my cheek. “You look pale.”
“I’m fine,” I said with a shrug. “I’m a bit tired and my stomach got a little queasy earlier, but I just need to take my medicine again.
But other than that, we’re all good.”
“Okay, it’s off to bed with you two then,” Theo said, guiding me by the hips.
I covered his hands with mine but didn’t stop him. “Can I take a shower first, Alpha?”
Theo sighed. “I guess, but it’s straight to bed after. You need to rest. Whatever happens, it’s going to be a stressful day
tomorrow.”
“The same goes for you too, you know,” I insisted. “You’ve been up late every night with Harden and Cooper and the others. You
need the sleep, too.”
“Believe me, I know,” he said exasperatedly. “I plan to do just that. As soon as you’re tucked in first.”

“Okay, okay,” I said, kissing his cheek before heading to the bathroom.
I was tired, and climbing straight into bed was tempting. But I wanted to wash the day off me. Despite the evening going as well
as it had, the rest of the day, and the days before, had been rough. A lot of the details that had been gone over included some
graphic and terrible things. Cooper and his team had been able to link the deaths of Onyxcrown refugees together a while ago.
Once they confirmed Delta Charles’ involvement in the Waar Pa k society, it wasn’t hard to tie it all back to him and Malcolm.
That included the death of Mrs. Walport and the library fire.
Theo tried to find any evidence that Julia was also involved, however, Cooper said he couldn’t find anything that supported her
having a direct hand in anything. However, it would be safe to say she carried the same beliefs as her family. So, Theo made it
clear she was never allowed on Greytooth territory again.
I waited for the water to warm up before stripping out of my clothes. The bathroom was filling with steam when I stepped under
the steady
stream, feeling the tension melt from my body as it hit my skin. I sighed heavily, closing my eyes and resting my head back on
my shoulders as the water flowed through my hair. After enjoying the water for a while, I washed my hair and body, taking my
time.
When I was fully relaxed, I cut the water off, gasping as a sharp pain radiated through my abdomen. I clutched my middle but the
sensation passed quickly. It took a deep breath and opened the glass door of the shower. I was toweling myself off when another
pain had me doubling over. It was like a vice squeezing my insides. The pain lasted a little longer this time but it did dissipate
after a few moments.
Dasha was whining and whimpering in my head, pacing in fear and concern. I went to calm her but was stopped by another pain
knocking me to my knees as I cried out. Panic and fear had taken over as I registered the warm wet feeling between my legs and
the smell of blood hit me.
“No, no, no,” I cried as I pressed the towel between my thighs.
The cramps were coming in steady waves as I called out for Theo. My vision began to blur and my thoughts went back to the
day I had been stabbed. But I had to save my baby. I wouldn’t lose my pup.
I didn’t notice the door burst open, only strong hands holding me as I drifted out of consciousness.