Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Xena's POV

"Around 11:30, I think," Ama said, struggling to remember. "Why do you ask?"

"No reason. Just wondering why he was so pissed off."

"Who knows." She shrugged.

I sat up in bed, stretching with a yawn. "What's the plan for today?"

"Do you have any appointments at the shop?" Ama asked, already bouncing with energy despite the early hour.

"One in the afternoon. Morning's free."

"Perfect! Let's get you dresses for tonight and your birthday party!" Ama clapped her hands, looking way too excited for a shopping trip.

"Oh great. Can't wait," I replied, my voice dripping with sarcasm.

I climbed out of bed, carefully testing my range of motion. Better than yesterday, but still

sore. My phone buzzed as I headed toward the bathroom. I glanced at the screen and saw

two messages.

Samuel: Hey, how are you feeling today?

Ryder: Sorry about last night.

I'm not ready to deal with either of these, I thought, especially Samuel's message.

I can't let myself fall any deeper. If we're not mates, these feelings will only make separation more painful. And Ryder... his sudden appearance just complicates everything.

I decided to focus on getting ready instead. Too tired to put much effort into my

appearance, I threw my hair into a messy bun and pulled on sweatpants and a crop top.

"So sexy," Ama teased, looking me up and down.

"I'm too tired to care." I grabbed my wallet as we headed for the door.

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so excited!"

my dad were there. I was momentarily happy to

you two going?" she asked

for birthday dresses,"

lately. Maybe one of the boys should go with you," Dad said, concern evident in his

nice dress." Martha looked me

her eyes.

I could join you for a bit?"

building. "I've had the

she

She always finds ways to get

said, stepping forward and patting my shoulder. I felt betrayed that he was

them," Dad announced, and my heart sank. Space was exactly

needed right now.

The last thing I need is to be around him when I'm trying

Samuel said, leaning against the doorframe.

to my discomfort as she dragged me out

door.

drive," Samuel announced, walking toward his

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into the back seat, leaving me the front passenger seat. Just great... "To the mall!"

away in the backseat, it felt like Samuel and

didn't reply to my text, Samuel's

feeling okay, still

question; I could hear the certainty in

turning to look out

after Ryder showed up. Is there something between you two? He

It's about turning eighteen, and reality

mates, and if

feel

is exactly the conversation I've been avoiding, my heart

We had an agreement, just

if one of us developed feelings,

wasn't sure I wanted to hear

I do, he growled, anger radiating

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