The Luna’s Choice by Kat Silver

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Chapter 23: Briggs

I had left Alpha Kingston’s lodge with very mixed emotions. about what I found. Despite my anger about Theo’s rejection of his fated mate, I was more worried than anything else. He definitely hadn’t been himself since he met Ayla. But if I was honest, he hadn’t been himself for a while. Not since Alpha Torin’s diagnosis.

He had been devastated when he first found out but had done well to keep that from his parents. It was just before he and I graduated from college. Once we were out, he threw himself into taking over some of his dad’s responsibilities.

Alpha’s traditionally hand down their title when their successor turns twenty–seven. And while the children of Alpha’s are raised their entire lives to take over the role, it’s those few adult years where they learn the intricacies of the day–to–day. Theo was really hoping he would be able to get those last few years with Alpha Torin guiding him.

But it seems that wouldn’t happen for him. For either of us. I still had a lot to learn from Alpha Torin and Beta Harry. But at least I would have Beta Harry close for as long as I needed him.

But Theo was struggling more than he cared to admit, and this situation with Kylee and Ayla was evidence of that.

Theo had already been involved with Kylee when we learned about his dad. At the time, she seemed to be really supportive and a comfort for him. But she was still in college and five years younger than us, so she wasn’t really there for him as

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and what time they did spend together gave him a break from all the stress.

his chosen mate and Luna, I was hesitant to offer

While fated mates were anything but guaranteed, they were especially important for ranking members of packs. The bond between fated mates made the whole pack stronger. It was a bond I still

adamant he didn’t want to wait for his fated mate and that Kylee was who he wanted to be his Luna. I thought she could be a bit shallow at times and a little self- absorbed. It was nothing that couldn’t be attributed to her age. And she always seemed eager to please

advised him to reject his fated mate for her. Especially without even having a five–minute conversation with her. Kylee’s side of the story should never have been the deciding factor in

had no reason not to. But I guess I didn’t form the same opinion of Ayla as Theo. I

impression of her today had

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of day. Nor would she be

a strength radiating off her that I couldn’t imagine anyone being

over her, he was clearly staking a claim. I could smell that she was technically still a rogue, the scent was still subtle, but it was there. But that meant he had

way he relished in her informality toward him, I had a feeling his interest was deeper than just bringing her into the pack. He wanted her. It explained the time and care he had invested in her after her accident. Not to mention before I left,

her go.