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.

darted between us, misinterpreting. "Your

“Not even close,” I replied flatly. "See

Ryder's gaze on my back as Samuel and I walked into the

booth, plates of half-eaten food scattered across the table. Logan's eyes immediately locked onto mine, the twin connection

he asked, sliding over to

from his plate. "Just

choked on his drink. "What's the deal with his girlfriend?

Ryder," I said, my voice getting quieter when I mentioned Ryder's

with

long as that bitch knows her place, I won't start anything,"

should be enough to keep her away,"

leaning back in the booth. "One little fight and

laughed. "You

smirk.

who'd thought she could challenge me. I hadn't meant to hurt her that

and the restaurant began to empty, I stood up. "I think I'll walk

"No way. It's late, and

can handle myself," I insisted, but the look on my brother's face told

restaurant, the cool night air a welcome relief after the stuffy interior. Ama climbed onto the back of

trouble for being late?" Samuel asked

trouble either way. Might as well enjoy the night

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