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!"

my dad were there.

are you two going?" she

birthday

of the boys should go

dress." Martha looked me up and

her eyes.

you for

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

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

really hate her. She always finds ways to get under my

said, stepping forward and patting my shoulder.

announced, and my heart sank. Space was exactly what

needed right now.

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

the doorframe. His

said, seemingly oblivious to my discomfort as she

door.

Samuel announced, walking toward his

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climbed into the back seat, leaving me the front passenger

accelerator. Ama's phone rang, and as she chatted away in the

text, Samuel's voice came through our mental

forced me out of bed. I'm feeling okay, still sore but not

It wasn't a question; I could hear the certainty in

imagining things, I deflected, turning to look out the

up. Is there something between you two?

It's about turning eighteen,

mates, and if

do you feel for

I've

We had an agreement, just kissing,

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

wanted to hear the answer I already

do, he growled,

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