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 a duel," my

girl!" Martha muttered under her breath. Everyone in the room could

sensed the tension rising in the room and

sooner you all realize she's just trash, the sooner we can be rid of her!" Martha

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garden needs tending," my father

of talk that I didn't

sting-both Martha's hatred and my father's

Benedict looked at me with sympathy. I could almost read their thoughts: "No

set it for next

coldly, looking at Helen. She appeared frightened but still had anger smoldering in her

the matter of this young lady who will be mating with our future Beta." Alpha Benedict

our finest warrior.

young people leave and discuss matters

"Certainly."

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

your plans

special, I guess. Maybe

at the shop today? I can't

how much

looked

shook his head. "You need to move your things and

with her

lit up. "That's so

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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 what I thought. I don't

stood up and slowly walked out the door, heading toward

"Blade!" Ama called out.

a laugh, letting her know I wasn't upset with her. I had no ill feelings

princess." Ryder

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