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!" Ama

were there. I was momentarily happy to see them until Martha

are you two

birthday dresses," I

rogue attacks lately. Maybe one of the boys should go with you,"

dress." Martha looked me up and down with

her eyes.

could join you

don't need protection," I snapped, frustration building. "I've had the

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

hate her. She always finds ways to get

Logan said, stepping forward and patting my shoulder. I

Dad announced, and

needed right now.

of all people? The last thing I need is to be around

said, leaning against the

to my discomfort as she dragged me out

door.

announced, walking

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the front

Ama's phone rang, and as she chatted away in the backseat, it felt like Samuel

my text, Samuel's voice

forced me out of bed. I'm feeling

a question; I could hear the certainty in his

turning to look out

after Ryder showed up. Is there something

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

mates, and if

feel

exactly the conversation I've been

you're a good friend. We had an agreement,

one of us developed feelings, we should end it. Do

sure I wanted to hear the

damn well know I do, he growled,

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