Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Xena's POV

Leonard threw his hands up defensively. "That was one time!"

"One time too many," I muttered. I washed my hands and grabbed my camera, picking the best angle.

Click.

"Perfect," I said. The photo would make an excellent addition to my portfolio. I could sense Logan's impatience, his protective big brother vibes radiating across the room. He didn't want to leave me alone with Ryder, that much was obvious.

I'm fine, bro.

I sent through our mental link and put the camera on the counter, slipping on gloves to clean my workstation.

I don't trust him, Logan replied, his mental voice tense.

I sighed, gathering used supplies and tossing them into the proper bins. Ama will

be with me, and if you're late again, Dad will kill you.

There was a pause before Logan's grudging response. Fine. I want to know exactly when he leaves. It was an order.

But we both knew those didn't work on me. I smirked. Yes, sir.

The three boys-Logan, Leonard, and Samuel-stood and headed toward the door. Logan paused beside Ryder, tension crackling between them like electricity.

"I don't think I need to tell you to treat my sister appropriately," Logan said, his voice low and threatening.

still, controlled. "I'm not in

look. "X," he said with a

slowly once they left, turning to Ryder. "Sorry about that. Have

their drawers, trying to

like to schedule an appointment," Ryder replied, his eyes tracking my movements as I continued to collect scattered parts from the floor and returned them to

employee here?" he asked, curiosity

to the counter and pulled out my appointment book. "Yes. This shop is mine. Only mine." Pride swelled in my chest. "Maybe I'll

fit you in tomorrow at

for me. I train in the mornings, so that's

"Here's what you need to fill out. Leave your paint sketch,

forms for?" he asked, flipping through

freely and all the small print

his arm.

stepping out

door, Ama bounced over

you don't fuck him, I will!" she

boy-crazy but had her limits. For all her flirting and kissing, she was still saving herself

though the thought of Ryder's

eyebrows suggestively. "Wouldn't that

myself, locking up the shop. Standing outside, I took a moment to admire

of mine, shoving keys and other essentials into my backpack wallet before strapping on my helmet. It wasn't until my

"Almost," I replied to something Ama had said, though

Ryder could hear us now. The shop's interior was soundproofed, but out here, with his enhanced

my engine. "I need

I didn't understand, something wild and ancient that called to

our motorcycles died down as Ama and I pulled into the driveway of the my house. My heart sank as I spotted Martha standing on

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