NovelEnglishChapter 260: Ayla | finished my makeup and touched up my hair, looking myself over in the mirror. It was still early. The sun was just starting to rise. But we needed to get on the road soon. It was two days until the solstice and we were pushing to get everything done that we needed to. Today, we were heading out to the Moon Haven Sanctuary location.
The land had been allocated by the packs quicker than we had expected and we were all eager to see what was there to work with. Theo and his company would be handling the construction and he wanted to get it started right after the solstice ceremony.
We would also be meeting with two more of the Moon Havent sisters. Alpha Anthony and Luna Aniya had really wanted to see the Order prior to the move. | think Alpha Anthony was eager to meet his aunt for the first time.
They also wanted to help assist with the move in any way they could. Alpha Anthony even insisted on maintaining the business. -partnership Theo had had with Delta Charles. He appointed a new CEO to the company and they would continue to provide materials for the project.
‘Almost ready, love?’ Theo linkedfrom the living room.
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‘I'm ready, | replied, rolling my eyes with a smile.
Theo returned that smile once he saw me, pullingin for a long, lingering kiss. A kiss that sent tingles through every inch. of my body. It was a kiss we hadn't shared in a while.
“Not that I'm complaining, babe, but you didn’t have to get so dolled up for such a long drive,” he said when he finally released me.
“Alpha Harden, Alpha Weston, and their Lunas will be NH by the twe make it back,” I pointed out. “I still want to look presentable when we meet them.” “Which is why we need to get a move on,” Theo said, slapping my ass lightly towards the door. “Or we won't be making it back until late tonight.” Jimmy was already. in the car out front. We wanted Briggs and Mina to stay back to greet any guests who arrived while we were gone. We headed down to the lobby of the packhouse where Maggie was waiting with Kylee. Kylee had asked to cwith. She had been spending a lot of twith Sister Mona for the past week. She had even wanted to go back with her and Anthony and Aniya to the Moon Haven. compound, but Ma wanted her to stay here.
We had been making progress in repairing our relationship since she had been home. | was impressed with the changes | had seen in her. She has been eager to work and help with anything without question or complaint.
But | could tell she was struggling with something that she wasn’t tellingabout. | couldn't be surprised, but it still bothered me. | wanted to start seeing shappiness in her again but there always seemed to be a cloud hanging over her. She wasn’t. ready to tellwhat was going on, so the least | could do was let her tag along today.
Theo wrapped an arm around my waist and we headed out of the packhouse. We were taking a large SUV today so we could all fit comfortably on the ride. | was surprised when the back door opened as we approached since Jimmy was still in the driver's seat.
Vouchers “Sherrif McCabe,” | greeted as he jumped out to hold the door open for us, “I didn’t know you were coming today.” “Alpha Theo is wanting to broaden my involvement in pack security and law enforcement,” he said proudly. “This move is going to be a big change and attract a lot of outside pack members. | want to keep up to date with the progress.” “I see,” | replied. “Very good.” | stepped aside to allow Kylee to climb into the third row, but, she seemed frozen.
“Kylee, you getting in, kiddo?”
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Oh, um, | just realized I left my phone, " She said s little nervoisly " I Know you guys are in a hurry so you go ahesd without me." That's weird. She really wanted to cwith us.
“Nonsense,” | insisted. “You can go without your phone. | have mine if anyone needs to get a hold of you.”
| took her arm and ushered her into the vehicle. McCabe gave her a smile as she rushed past him. He got in after her to allowand Theo to sit in the middle row. We settled in with. Theo's arm draped over my shoulders. We had both been in higher spirits than we had in a long tand he had been so attentive and affectionate. It still amazedhow wonderful he madefeel. It had made all the hectic days easier, natural even. We were working together as the team we were supposed to.
| smiled as | leaned into him, ready for the five—hour drive to the border. | would have been excited he the trip if it wasn't for the tension I felt radiating off Kylee behind me. | really didn't know what was going on with her, but | was starting to get worried.
It was time had a serious talk with her.
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