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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excited!"

dad were there. I was momentarily happy to see

two going?" she asked

birthday

of the boys should go with you," Dad said, concern evident

be fine. She needs a nice dress." Martha looked me up and down with

her eyes.

join you for a bit?" Logan

protection," I snapped, frustration building. "I've

her name with disgust, "might need it. If she gets hurt under our watch, her current pack won't

always finds ways to

patting my shoulder. I felt betrayed that

announced, and my heart sank. Space was

needed right now.

to be around him when I'm trying

leaning against the doorframe. His eyes immediately

to my discomfort

door.

announced, walking toward

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the front passenger seat. Just great... "To the mall!" Ama directed

phone rang, and as she chatted away in the backseat, it felt like Samuel and I were alone in

Samuel's

me out of bed. I'm feeling

It wasn't a question; I could hear the

deflected, turning to look out the

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

about turning eighteen, and

and if we're

do you feel

exactly the conversation I've been

friend. We had an agreement, just kissing, nothing

developed

sure I wanted to hear the answer I

damn well know I do, he growled,

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