Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Xena's POV

"Alpha Hank." Alpha Benedict said as he walked into the room.

I tried to stand up, but he placed his hand on my shoulder, gesturing for me to stay seated. "Don't get up. How are you feeling?"

"She's fine," Martha suddenly interjected, answering for me. Everyone looked at her in

confusion, not understanding why she'd speak on my behalf. I chose to ignore

her.

The three girls followed in behind Ryder, William, and Ama. Ama walked directly to

my

side.

"Are you okay?" she asked softly, crouching beside me.

"Much better. Can you help me braid my hair?" I smiled, stroking her face.

"Of course." Ama stood up and began working on my hair.

I looked at the three girls-broken nose, missing teeth, black eyes. They looked far

worse

than I did, and I felt a small sense of satisfaction at the sight.

"Seems like even three against one wasn't enough advantage for you," my father mocked

them.

"First, I want to apologize for their behavior. They will accept whatever punishment you deem appropriate," Alpha Benedict said.

challenged that one to

under her breath. Everyone in the room could hear it, and Logan

garden?" My father sensed the tension rising in the room and walked over to

she's just trash, the sooner we can be rid of her!" Martha shouted as my father

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needs tending," my

of talk that I didn't even

Martha's hatred and

could almost read their thoughts: "No wonder you hit her." This pity felt worse than

we set it for

She appeared frightened but still had anger smoldering

with our future Beta." Alpha Benedict gestured toward Ama as he spoke to

Gonzalez. Daughter of our finest warrior. She

the young people leave and discuss matters privately?" Alpha Benedict

"Certainly."

and walked toward the hallway. As William and Logan escorted the girls to the cells to await punishment; I turned to

are your plans today?"

I guess. Maybe moving my

me at the shop today? I can't lift my arms,"

much pain I was

She looked at Ryder for

need to move your

I'll go with her

lit up. "That's so sweet of

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off. "Yeah, 'sweet' is one word for it, or did your father send you to make sure this doesn't turn into

I knew I'd guessed correctly. "That's

walked out the door, heading toward

"Blade!" Ama called out.

had no ill feelings toward Ama; she was one of the few people I allowed

with me, princess." Ryder quickly caught up to

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