Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 13

"Please take out the trash," I said to the security guard, who nodded and grabbed the guy by his collar, hauling him toward the exit.

"Everything good?"William suddenly appeared, making me jump slightly. Though he was supposedly addressing all of us, his eyes remained locked on Ama.

"Good, you finally made it." Ama completely melted into his embrace, his arms wrapping tightly around her.

If Ama was his fated mate, that would be interesting. But I felt an inexplicable twinge of loneliness. I'd never experienced being looked at with such intense focus, the way William looked at Ama, as if she were the only person in the world.

"What's going on here?" Logan and Ryder approached together. Both of them looked at William and Ama, who were lost in their own little world.

"I just handled some trash," I said lightly, spreading my hands.

Keira saw Logan coming and hurried over, clinging tightly to his arm."She

basically neutered the guy," Keira laughed.

Watching Keira's intimate behavior with Logan now, and remembering what she'd said earlier, I mentally rolled my eyes.

his green eyes searching

need another drink," I replied, hoping alcohol would help calm the

of

emotions I was feeling.

to Ryder.

little.

him away even if I wanted to,"

from Ama while I pulled Ama along as we headed to the VIP room. Samuel

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innermost part of the U- shaped booth, while I sat on the edge with Ryder to my right. I could feel Ryder's presence. I wasn't sure what this feeling was, but I tried to stay calm and not let

happened?" Logan

cause trouble," I shrugged. "I gave him a chance, but he insisted on making a scene." Our drinks arrived quickly. I picked up my glass and drank half of

are! We've been looking everywhere for you guys." Samuel entered the room, first noticing me, then Ryder beside me. He immediately sat down on my left, while

sandwiched between Samuel and Ryder. I

as the space suddenly