The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

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Chapter 22: Theo

“Did everyone make it out?” I asked her.

“As far as we know,” Mom said. “It seems like mostly minor injuries, primarily smoke inhalation.”

“And Mrs. Walport?” I asked. “Have you heard anything about her?”

Mom shook her head. “No, not yet.”

I looked around again. “Where’s Kylee?”

She should have been here. As the future Luna, she should have been helping control the situation and helping the wounded. Just like my mother had.

Mom’s lips pursed for a second before she hid her reaction. “She opted to go ahead to the hospital.”

I nodded. We would be heading straight there ourselves, so I didn’t bother contacting her to tell her we were okay. We took Mom’s car, so I didn’t have to walk back to the restaurant. I was already starting to crash from all the adrenaline, but ! wasn’t even close to being done. We had to check in at the hospital, speak to everyone and ensure their safety, ensure all medical needs were met, then get with the fire marshal and insurance companies.

It was a long road ahead, and I would need to be a part of it all. Especially since Briggs hadn’t returned yet.

“Harry is on his way. He was visiting his daughter, so he’s still a

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couple hours away,” Mom said.

Harry was Dad’s Beta. He was an uncle to me, and it would be a big help to have his support. And it would be easier to keep Dad from over–stressing himself. I knew he was probably already going crazy that he wasn’t there to help. But he had already offered to meet the officials at the packhouse when they have more to report.

into the hospital, and we headed into the emergency department. The waiting area was full of families and those with minor injuries just waiting to get checked out for the all- clear. Mom and I started making our rounds, talking to anyone we came across,

back where others were already being treated. As I entered the area, I saw Sarah sitting in a chair down the hall. I headed straight in her direction, sitting next

is your mother?”

leaning over and burying her face in my shirt. I gently wrapped my arms around her, rubbing my hand

to tell me. I could feel her

mother didn’t make

let my emotions take over yet. I needed to be there for Sarah first. I would deal with my own guilt and

her until

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tears stopped.

Sarah said when she finally pulled away, sniffling as she wiped at her face. “It was

was exactly what I should have done. I’m just sorry I didn’t make it in time,” I

was

dad know yet?”

in the truck making a run.

then,” I said. “I

is coming

grab some clothes for you so

giving me a weak smile.

a few more rooms. Luckily most were already recovering quickly. Only a handful of humans were there today, and only one was in severe enough condition to be admitted. But even she was doing well and would likely

leaving a patient room when

the hall and throwing herself at me. “Thank goodness you’re okay. I’ve been worried sick.”

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down. “Where the hell have you

288 Vouchers

“I… I was comforting some of the wolves back at the packhouse. They were worried

at the library,” I said, not bothering

supposed to do? I would just be in the way,”

mouth to yell but stopped myself, not wanting to make a scene in front of everyone who had already been through enough. My

called after