Chapter 5
Xena's POV
"What's up?" I asked, crossing my arms as I approached him.
Ryder shifted his weight, his green eyes serious. "I wanted to talk to you about Helen."
Of course. His girlfriend. "What about her?" I kept my voice neutral.
"She's got a bit of a temper," Ryder admitted, running a hand through his light blonde hair. "But she's transferring soon, and I don't want any problems at school before then."
I raised an eyebrow. Was this his way of asking me to play nice? After she'd been nothing but hostile?
"As long as she knows her place," I replied coolly. "If she doesn't, I'm sure she'll figure it out quickly." I didn't phrase it as a threat, but we both knew it was a promise.
He nodded slightly, his face still indifferent. “Why do they call you 'Blade' at school?"
A small smile crossed my lips. "Because I'm sharp. I'm not the warm, friendly type."
Before Ryder could respond, I sensed a familiar presence behind me. Samuel approached, his grey eyes taking in the scene with quiet assessment.
"Everything okay here?" he asked, his deep voice rumbling with an underlying protective edge.
eyes darted between
“Not even close,” I replied flatly.
on my back as Samuel and I walked into the crowded restaurant. The sound of his motorcycle roaring to life outside moments later confirmed he'd
the table. Logan's eyes immediately locked onto mine,
he want?" he asked, sliding
from his plate. "Just warning me to
his drink. "What's the deal with his girlfriend? What happened
seems to really care about Ryder," I said, my voice getting quieter
respond?" Logan asked with concern in his
as long as that bitch knows her place, I won't start anything," I replied, wiping my hands
to keep
in the booth. "One
laughed. "You put her in a coma,
lips curl into a smirk.
neighboring pack who'd thought she could challenge me. I hadn't meant to hurt her that badly, but I wasn't sorry either. In the world of werewolves, respect wasn't
night fell and the restaurant began to empty, I stood up. "I think I'll walk
way. It's late, and
my brother's face told me this wasn't a
the cool night air a welcome relief after the stuffy interior. Ama climbed onto the
Martha going to give you trouble for being late?" Samuel asked quietly as he
my arms around his waist. "I'll be in trouble either
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