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,"

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

on the garden?" My father sensed the tension rising in the

can be rid

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garden needs tending," my

of talk that I didn't

to the sting-both Martha's hatred and

could almost read their thoughts: "No

set it for

coldly, looking at Helen. She appeared

of this young lady who will be mating with our future Beta." Alpha Benedict gestured toward Ama as he spoke to

finest warrior. She

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

"Certainly."

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

plans

special, I guess. Maybe moving my

shop today? I can't lift my

how much pain I

She looked at Ryder for

his head. "You need to move your things

I'll go with

lit up. "That's so sweet of

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

guessed correctly. "That's what I thought. I don't need

stood up and slowly walked out

"Blade!" Ama called out.

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

with me, princess." Ryder quickly

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