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

didn't bother correcting him. “Not even close,” I replied flatly. "See

Samuel and I walked into the crowded restaurant. The sound of his motorcycle roaring to life outside moments

scattered across the table. Logan's eyes immediately locked onto mine, the twin connection letting him

want?" he asked,

his plate. "Just warning me to

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

to really care about Ryder," I said, my voice getting quieter

you respond?" Logan asked with concern in

her place, I won't start anything," I replied, wiping my hands with a

reputation should be enough to keep her away," Ama

reputation," I said, leaning back in the booth. "One little fight and suddenly I'm the school

laughed. "You

lips curl into a smirk. "That bitch needed

neighboring pack who'd thought she could challenge me. I hadn't meant to hurt

began to empty,

"No way. It's late,

but the look on my brother's face told me this wasn't a

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

Martha going to give you trouble for being late?" Samuel asked quietly as he handed me

arms around his waist. "I'll be in trouble either way. Might

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