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.

Luna Martha. She's not being disrespectful, just direct. Very well, I wish to know

Always this question, always the

mind, I'd rather not discuss this," Dad interjected. "I allow Xena to walk

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

room quieted, and I continued taking small bites of the

that. I would protect her too, if she were mine," Alpha

finally responded.

and I was finally left alone. William and Ama were lost in their own little world.

leaned in to whisper in my

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

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

we could still communicate.

"What's up?"

"I want to dance."

"Oh?"

least have a

whispered something in William's ear. Whatever

agreed with. William whispered

you kids have something to share?" Alpha Benedict

go dancing," Ryder

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

the

my children won't be going," Martha's sharp voice sliced through

she stood

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first. "Since when are we your

My heart raced, feeling the tension building

little brats!" Martha

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