Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 5

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

even close,” I replied

feeling Ryder's gaze 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

Leonard, and Ama still seated at the booth, plates of half-eaten food scattered across the table. Logan's eyes immediately locked onto mine, the

want?" he asked, sliding over to make

"Just warning me to

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

a werewolf too. That bitch seems to really care about Ryder," I said, my voice

Logan asked with concern

place, I won't start anything,"

be enough to

leaning back in the booth. "One little fight and

just a fight," Logan laughed. "You

a smirk. "That bitch

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

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

head. "No way. It's late, and

my brother's face told me this wasn't

cool night air a welcome relief after the stuffy interior. Ama climbed onto the back of Logan's motorcycle while I reluctantly

to give you trouble for being late?" Samuel

waist. "I'll be in trouble either way. Might as well

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