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.

you okay?" Ryder asked, his green eyes searching

replied,

of

emotions I was feeling.

to join us," Logan said to

little.

Though I don't think I could pull him away even if I

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

like to drink?" Logan

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Chapter 13

for both himself and William. Ama and William sat across from me. Keira and Logan took the 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 my thoughts wander too

happened?"

shrugged. "I gave him a chance, but he insisted on making a scene." Our drinks arrived quickly. I picked

beside me. He immediately sat down on

completely sandwiched between Samuel and Ryder. I

the space suddenly