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.

"Calm yourself, Luna Martha. She's not being disrespectful, just

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

to walk her own path. Yes, most rumors are true-she could have

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as her peers. I've granted her a certain degree of independence because she's proven herself capable of handling it. That's all I'm willing to share unless she ultimately

the over-salted gravy. I felt

respect that. I would protect

finally responded.

conversation gradually died down, and I was finally left alone. William and Ama were lost in their

Samuel leaned in to

to my wine glass. This was

I said through our mental link.

we could still communicate.

"What's up?"

"I want to dance."

"Oh?"

least have

me, then whispered something in William's

with. William whispered in Ryder's

have something to

go dancing,"

fights this time," Alpha Benedict shook

the

going," Martha's sharp voice sliced through the

she stood

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spoke first. "Since when are we your

feeling the tension building in the

brats!" Martha shot Logan a venomous

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