Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 24

Xenas' POV

William glanced at Logan, his brow furrowing slightly. "I'll talk to Ryder, then let

you know the results. The Rogues have been restless lately, especially after what happened

last night..."

"We don't need to dance... just sit down and have a few drinks. Relax, escape this place for a while..." Ama waved her hand toward the door Martha had just exited through.

This feeling of being trapped suffocates me. Even if we didn't go, I was planning to go for a run at midnight. It didn't really matter to me whether we went or not.

I craved freedom, longed to run, to feel the wind through my hair and the moonlight on my skin. It was the instinct flowing through my blood, an impulse I couldn't resist.

"I'll talk to Ryder," William repeated.

"Do you need a ride?" Logan asked.

"I want to ride my bike," I answered directly. Logan frowned but said nothing.

"Thank you," I stepped forward and gave him a hug.

"Anytime for you," he said softly.

"Thanks, bro,” I appreciated that Logan always tried his best to give me maximum freedom.

"Wear your helmet. I'll come see you," William told Ama, then kissed her goodbye. As he was about to leave, Ama grabbed his head and kissed him again. Logan and Leonard started hooting. The atmosphere immediately lightened.

Ama released William, gave him a wink, and ran to catch up with me. "You know I love you!" She linked her arm

together.

helmets from the special cabinet for motorcycle helmets. "Here you go." She helped me put on

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engines and sped

my ribs protested with pain, but at that moment, I welcomed the discomfort. The feeling of the

turn.

“Are you feeling okay?" Ama asked

my tone was sarcastic,

door, we walked in. I loved the smell of this place.

the wrench and screwdriver," Ama called

tool cart. I usually

come

Actually, I have a list you can

my assistant, but occasionally I'd force

these people to confirm

with the correct information, and balance the prom accounts. These are

her

I batted my eyelashes at her. "I'll

I want to save it for when I need it." She

grin.

I'm going

started working while Ama handled those

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