The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

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Chapter 10: Ayla

I woke up the next morning to Nurse Nicole bringing me my breakfast, which I ate quickly. I realized I hadn’t actually eaten in over two days. I found out that I had been unconscious for almost a whole day after the accident. The doctor came to speak with me and said it wasn’t surprising between the head injury and the sedation from the surgery on my leg. I hadn’t exactly had an appetite the day I left the Greytooth Pack lands. So the day before that was the last time I had actually

consumed a meal.

I was finishing my food as the doctor left, and Kingston walked into my room. The doctor and nurse greeted him respectfully as he entered, carrying a box in his hands. He addressed them kindly but didn’t hold them up with any questions, allowing them to continue their duties.

He set the box on the chair that was still sitting next to the bed and opened it.

“Your car has been picked up. I’m afraid it is likely totaled, but I can help you get a replacement when you’re ready,” he said as he rummaged through the contents. “But I removed any personal items before they took it away. I hope you don’t mind.”

“Um, no. Thank you,” I said quietly.

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“The doctor says you’ll be here a couple more days, so I thought I’d bring you some of your things.”

He set two books on the tray table in front of me. I picked

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them up and smiled, shaking my head a little.

“Those two are pretty good. This one is actually a particular favorite of mine,” Kingston said, pointing to one of the

hardcopy novels that thankfully didn’t seem any worse for

wear.

I laughed, immediately gripping.my side as the action hurt, but my smile remained. I looked up to see him looking at me curiously.

read them. Many times actually. But I’m very glad to

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with a grin. “They were the first prints.

widened. “You’re Sabina Heartwood?” he asked, picking up the book and opening it to the back panel

hired. She’s actually one of the editors with the publishing house,” I said, referring to the woman whose picture was in the

own name and picture?” Kingston asked, moving the box to the

the book tours would mean I would have to travel a lot, and I just couldn’t

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It works out well for

He still held the book in

have been… what… eighteen when this was

was three weeks before my eighteenth birthday,” I

quite impressive, Ms.

headmaster was friends with the publisher. And

across his face.

personal direction a few times. Still, he seemed to respect my avoidance and always let the topic shift back to whatever I wanted. It was

I insisted. “I know you have

But perhaps I’m

he meant by it. He winked at

smiles, he left the room.

heck was

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throughout the day. Things had definitely not gone according to what little of a plan I had. I had no car. I was stuck in a hospital bed. I had an injury that limited my mobility

for some reason,

option. I wasn’t sure what I would do if I stayed, but at least I would have time to safely figure that out. At least I’d have some time before the smell of a rogue became too strong for me to stay. But Kingston said he would help me find a new car, and I had money, so that would be something that could quickly

him up on his offer of help. However, I was still having trouble trusting his motives. I didn’t understand

me nervous.

wished Dasha

evening. He had brought dinner for us. He told me it was from a local mom–and–pop–style café and

eating. But I didn’t want Kingston to leave yet, so I