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.
between us,
him. “Not even
I walked into the crowded restaurant. The
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
he asked, sliding over
"Just warning me to play nice with
"What's the deal with
werewolf too. That bitch seems to really care about Ryder," I said, my voice
asked with concern in his
her place, I won't start anything," I replied, wiping my hands with
to keep her away," Ama
my fault I have a reputation," I said, leaning back in the booth. "One little
just a fight," Logan laughed. "You put her in
a smirk. "That bitch needed to know
neighboring pack who'd thought she could challenge me. I hadn't meant to hurt her that badly, but I wasn't sorry either.
and the restaurant began to empty,
immediately shook his head. "No way. It's late,
my brother's face told me this wasn't a battle worth
cool night air a welcome relief after the stuffy interior.
Martha going to give you trouble for being late?" Samuel asked quietly as he
his waist. "I'll be in trouble either way. Might as well enjoy the night while
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