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!"

and my dad were there. I was momentarily happy to see them until Martha emerged

are you two going?"

birthday dresses,"

of the boys should go with you," Dad

a nice dress." Martha looked me up and down

her eyes.

could join you for a

building. "I've had the same training you

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

finds

patting my shoulder. I felt betrayed that he was

them," Dad announced, and my heart

needed right now.

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

said, leaning against the doorframe. His

to my discomfort as she dragged

door.

Samuel announced, walking toward

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seat, leaving me the front passenger seat.

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

text, Samuel's

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

question; I could

turning

lie. It started after Ryder showed up. Is there something between you

turning eighteen, and

and if we're

you feel for me? Samuel

I've been avoiding, my

a good friend. We had an agreement,

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

I wanted to hear the answer I already

I do, he growled,

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