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.

that one to a duel," my father

Martha muttered under her breath. Everyone in the room could

the garden?" My father sensed the tension rising in

trash, the sooner we can

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needs tending,"

talk that I didn't even blink. Years of

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

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

we set it for next Saturday?" Alpha

appeared frightened but still had

matter of this young lady who will be mating with

finest warrior. She will be missed,"

young people leave and discuss

"Certainly."

hallway. As William and Logan escorted the girls to

plans

guess. Maybe moving

the shop today? I can't lift my

show how much

looked at

move

with

lit up. "That's so sweet of

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

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

stood up and slowly walked out the door, heading toward

"Blade!" Ama called out.

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

You're riding with me, princess."

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