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 duel,"

her breath. Everyone in the room could hear it, and Logan shot her a murderous

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

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

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the garden needs tending," my father

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

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

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

set it for

said coldly, looking at Helen. She appeared frightened but still had

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

finest warrior. She

have the young people leave and discuss matters privately?"

"Certainly."

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

your plans

I guess. Maybe moving my

I can't lift my arms," I said quietly, trying

how much pain I was

course." She looked at Ryder for

"You need to move your things and handle

go with

"That's

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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

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

slowly walked out the door,

"Blade!" Ama called out.

letting her know I wasn't upset with her. I had no ill feelings toward Ama; she was

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

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