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.

being disrespectful, just

Always this question, always the number and not

interjected. "I allow Xena to walk her

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

I continued taking small bites of the over-salted gravy. I felt a wave of gratitude wash

I would protect her too,

finally responded.

alone. William and Ama were

sorry," Samuel leaned in to whisper

back to my wine glass.

link. She hadn't officially transferred

we could still communicate.

"What's up?"

"I want to dance."

"Oh?"

at least

smiled at me, then whispered something in

William whispered

kids have something to

want to go dancing," Ryder

to get into fights this time," Alpha Benedict shook his head.

blessing, the

be going," Martha's sharp voice

as she

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first. "Since when are we

My heart raced, feeling the tension building in the

you little brats!" Martha shot

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