Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Xena's POV

"What's Ama short for?" William asked, his eyes never leaving her face.

"Amara," she replied, her voice softer than I'd ever heard it.

“Such a beautiful name." William's fingers brushed lightly against her cheek, and I swear I

could see Ama melting under his touch.

I leaned closer to Ryder and whispered, "Is he always like this?" My movement caused Samuel to snort beside me. I could feel his disapproval radiating through our pack link.

"No, he's acting weird today," Ryder replied, his green eyes studying his friend with

curiosity.

"You think they're mates?" I asked, watching the pair who seemed lost in their own world.

"We'll know soon enough." Ryder showed me his watch. Fifteen minutes until midnight- when Ama would officially turn eighteen and would know for certain if William was her

destined mate.

"Let's dance!" Cindy exclaimed excitedly, already tugging on Leonard's arm. He stood up, allowing her to drag him away. He threw a questioning glance at Samuel and me. "X!

Samuel!"

I shook my head, declining his invitation without looking at Samuel's expression. Leonard frowned slightly before following Cindy into the crowd.

"Don't want to dance?" Logan asked, looking at me curiously.

"I do, but I'm more interested in seeing what happens here." I nodded toward William and Ama, who were still completely absorbed in each other.

"Me too!" Keira bounced excitedly in her seat. "What if we're destined mates? We'll know

soon!"

I felt Logan's discomfort at her words. He tugged at his collar nervously. Ryder leaned

doesn't want

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gave him a polite smile but didn't answer.

Luna standards," Ryder

looking stressed. "Ms. Xena, I'm so sorry

I

is malfunctioning, and we can't figure out

a minute, I'll be right there." She sighed with relief and

you can't do?" Ryder asked suddenly, leaning in

intense green eyes with

I plucked the cherry from my drink and placed it between my

between us. I wasn't sure why I was flirting with him

we were, forgot that we barely knew each other. I just wanted to know what would happen if I crossed

primal growl interrupted my thoughts. William was staring at Ama intently. "Mate," he said, his voice

echoed softly, and then they were kissing. The

but they were barely controlling

to slide out

you going?"

the bar equipment?" I replied,

come with you." Logan sighed, starting

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want to dance!" Keira complained, pouting

annoyed.

with her. I promise, I'll protect her," Ryder offered, easing the

saving," I muttered irritably as I left the booth. The word

needed anyone to protect me, and

caught up quickly, grabbing my arm at the first

I

or is my nose deceiving me?” The gleam in his eyes caught me off guard as his gaze dropped to my

judgment. Deep down, a voice was screaming for me to keep my distance,

move closer. There

an invisible thread

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