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

there. I was momentarily happy to see them until Martha

are you two

for birthday dresses,"

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

She needs a nice dress." Martha looked me

her eyes.

I could join you for

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

she gets hurt

hate her. She always finds

stepping forward and patting my shoulder. I felt betrayed that

go with them," Dad announced, and my heart

needed right now.

need is to be around him when I'm trying to sort out

the doorframe. His eyes

oblivious to my discomfort as she dragged me

door.

Samuel announced, walking toward his sports

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me the front passenger

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

Samuel's voice came

I'm feeling okay, still sore but not

wasn't a question; I could hear the certainty

imagining things, I deflected, turning to look out

started after Ryder showed up. Is there something between you

Ryder. It's about turning

mates, and if

feel for me? Samuel

the conversation I've been avoiding, my heart

good friend. We had an agreement, just

us developed feelings, we

I wanted to hear the

damn well know I do,

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