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.

daughter has already challenged that one to a duel," my

in the room

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

can be

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on, the garden needs

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

the sting-both Martha's hatred

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

it for next

at Helen. She appeared frightened but still had anger smoldering in

of this young lady who will be mating with our future

Ama Gonzalez. Daughter of our finest warrior. She will be missed," my father replied with

young people leave and discuss matters privately?"

"Certainly."

hallway. As William and Logan escorted the girls to

plans today?" I

guess.

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

much

She looked at Ryder

move your things and handle

I'll go with her

"That's so sweet of

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my eyes, immediately sensing something off. "Yeah, 'sweet' is one word for it, or did your father send you to make sure

guessed correctly. "That's what I

slowly walked out the door,

"Blade!" Ama called out.

had

with me, princess." Ryder quickly caught up

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