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!"

hallway, Logan, his friends, and my dad were there. I was momentarily happy to see them until Martha emerged

two going?" she asked

for birthday

more rogue attacks lately. Maybe one of the boys should go with you," Dad said, concern evident

nice dress." Martha looked me up and

her eyes.

you for a bit?"

I snapped, frustration building. "I've had the same

disgust, "might need it. If she gets hurt under our watch, her

her. She always finds ways to get under my

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

and my heart sank. Space was

needed right now.

The last thing I need is to

said, leaning against the doorframe. His eyes immediately found

Ama said, seemingly oblivious to my discomfort as she dragged me

door.

announced, walking toward

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me the front passenger seat. Just

phone rang, and as she chatted away in the backseat, it felt

didn't reply to my text, Samuel's voice came through our mental

I'm feeling okay, still sore but not too bad,

a question; I could hear

deflected, turning to look

up. Is there something

It's not about Ryder. It's about turning eighteen, and

and if we're

you feel for

is exactly the conversation I've been avoiding,

a good friend. We had an agreement, just kissing,

one of us developed

to hear

damn well know I do, he growled,

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