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.

has already challenged that one to a

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

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

all realize she's just trash, the sooner we can be rid

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needs tending,"

kind of talk that I didn't even blink. Years of

to the sting-both Martha's hatred

at me with sympathy. I could almost read their thoughts: "No wonder you hit her." This pity felt

shall we set it for next Saturday?"

said 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 gestured toward Ama as

yes. Miss Ama Gonzalez. Daughter of our finest warrior.

have the young people leave and

"Certainly."

William and Logan escorted the girls to

are your plans today?"

guess. Maybe moving

you help me at the shop today? I can't lift my arms," I said quietly,

how much pain

looked at

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

with her

face lit up. "That's so

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my eyes, immediately sensing something off. "Yeah, 'sweet' is one word for it, or did

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

stood up and slowly walked out the door, heading

"Blade!" Ama called out.

you!" I called back with a laugh, letting her know I wasn't upset with her. I had no ill feelings toward Ama; she was one of the

happening! You're riding with me, princess."

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