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.

narrowed at the threat, but he remained still, controlled. "I'm

he

once they left, turning to Ryder.

stacking oil containers back into their drawers, trying to

I continued to

only employee here?" he

out my appointment book. "Yes. This

through the calendar, I spotted an opening. "I can fit you in tomorrow at five. We'll see how long you

train in the mornings, so

you need to fill out. Leave your paint sketch, and bring

are these forms for?" he

understand who I am, what pack I'm from. That you're doing this freely and all the small print stuff," I explained. "This is a legitimate business that I file

his arm. "Alright.

echoed, stepping out from behind

out the door, Ama bounced over to me, her green eyes

him,

and shook my head. Ama was boy-crazy but had her limits. For all her flirting and kissing, she was still saving herself all talk, little

I warned her, though the thought of Ryder's

eyebrows suggestively. "Wouldn't that be a

locking up the shop. Standing outside, I took a moment to admire the storefront: "Road Rebel Garage" in sleek, metallic

I stood in front of mine, shoving keys and other essentials into my backpack wallet before strapping on my helmet. It wasn't until my leg swung over the bike's seat that I noticed

replied to something Ama had said, though I'd missed half of

soundproofed, but out here, with

I said to Ama, revving my engine. "I

his eyes never left me. There was something in them I didn't understand, something wild and ancient that called to a

My heart sank as I spotted Martha

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