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.

look. "X," he said with a nod, then walked

exhaled slowly once they left, turning to Ryder.

their drawers, trying to look casual despite the sudden tension in the small

to schedule an appointment," Ryder replied, his eyes tracking my movements as I continued to collect

the only employee here?" he asked, curiosity evident

out my appointment book. "Yes. This shop is mine. Only mine." Pride swelled

an opening. "I can fit you in tomorrow at five. We'll see how long you can sit, then schedule future appointments

for me. I train in

it to him along with a pen. "Here's what you need to fill out. Leave your

are these forms for?" he asked,

doing this freely and all the small print stuff," I explained. "This is a

his

stepping out from behind the

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

my god, if you don't fuck him, I will!" she exclaimed, fanning herself

her limits. For all her flirting

him," I warned her, though the thought of Ryder's intense gaze made

"Wouldn't that be a dreamy

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

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 Ryder across the

I replied to something Ama had said,

shop's interior was soundproofed, but out here, with his enhanced werewolf

to Ama, revving my engine. "I need a

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

down as Ama and I pulled into the driveway of the my house. My heart sank as I spotted Martha

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