Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Xena's POV

Thankfully, Alpha Benedict ignored her provocation.

"I find it quite impressive. You should be proud of yourself. Ryder mentioned you also manage dances, spelling bees, and various activities while taking advanced courses," he

said.

I stole a glance at Ryder, whose expression remained impassive. My heart quickened

involuntarily, wondering why he'd mentioned these things to his Alpha.

"Yes, sir. I like keeping busy. I honestly wouldn't know what to do with myself if I had too

much free time," I offered him a polite smile.

"I can think of a few things you could be doing..." Martha muttered under her breath.

Everyone continued to ignore her, and I inwardly smirked. The woman was insufferable,

but at least everyone had the sense to recognize her jealousy for what it was.

The meal service had been completed. An open-faced roast beef sandwich with mashed

potatoes made my mouth water. Despite the tense atmosphere, my stomach honestly reminded me that I was hungry.

"I heard you're exceptionally intelligent. Is that true?" Ah, he was probing.

"I appreciate your interest, but I'd prefer if you'd just ask what you really want to know... sir." I met his eyes, my tone even but firm.

"Xena Harris! So disrespectful!" Martha stood up to scold me.

Benedict just chuckled. "Calm yourself, Luna Martha. She's not being disrespectful, just direct. Very well, I wish

with discomfort and irritation. Always this question, always the number and not the

discuss this," Dad interjected. "I allow Xena to walk her own path. Yes, most rumors are true-she could have skipped to university, but she

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peers. I've granted her a certain degree of independence because she's proven herself capable of handling

room quieted, and I continued taking small bites of the over-salted gravy. I felt a wave of gratitude

that. I would protect her too, if she were

finally responded.

down, and I was finally left alone. William and Ama were lost

Samuel leaned in to whisper in my

before turning back to my wine glass. This was dinner, and it was almost 9 PM now; going out did sound

Ama," I said through our mental link. She hadn't officially

we could still communicate.

"What's up?"

"I want to dance."

"Oh?"

least

me, then whispered something in

with. William whispered in

something to share?" Alpha Benedict caught

to go dancing," Ryder

into fights this time," Alpha

the mood instantly

Martha's

as she

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first. "Since

heart raced, feeling the tension building in the

started raising you little brats!" Martha shot Logan

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