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.

already challenged that one to a

girl!" Martha muttered under her breath. Everyone in the room could hear

the tension rising in the room and walked over to

she's just trash, the sooner we can be rid of her!" Martha

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the garden needs tending," my father said

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

hatred and

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

set it for

at Helen. She appeared frightened but still had

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

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

we have the young people leave and discuss

"Certainly."

all stood and walked toward the hallway. As William and Logan escorted the girls to the cells to await punishment;

your plans today?" I

guess. Maybe moving

at the shop today? I

how much

looked at Ryder

move

with her to

"That's

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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 this doesn't turn into

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

slowly walked out the door, heading

"Blade!" Ama called out.

I wasn't upset with her. I had no ill feelings toward Ama; she was one of the few people I

You're riding with me, princess." Ryder quickly caught up to

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