Chapter 33

Xena's POV

Ama sat on the ground, rubbing her injured ankle in frustration. "Damn it," she muttered, clearly annoyed. William was still pacing back and forth, patrolling the area with watchful

eyes.

Leonard's girl-Cindy-looked much better than before. She was now clinging to Leonard, sobbing into his chest as he comforted her.

Ryder and I straddled the fallen tree trunk. He gently tilted my chin up as I kept my hands at my sides to avoid flashing anyone. His movements were incredibly gentle as he

removed pieces of glass from my face one by one.

"By tomorrow morning, most of these marks will be gone," I said, trying to make it sound

like no big deal.

"What about your ribs?" He completely ignored my comment, his eyes flickering with

concern I couldn't ignore.

"They don't hurt that much, actually," I said, while mentally debating whether to tell him

the truth-that each breath felt like a knife slicing through me.

"Probably still the adrenaline working," Leonard mumbled. Looking up, I saw him

watching Ryder's "work" intently.

"Hmm," Ryder hummed softly. He'd moved to my neck and collarbone, even having to shift

my T-shirt. "Anywhere else?"

with one hand to check. “I don't

not, I wasn't about to

checking?" Leonard joked. His date immediately slapped him

arm.

not like I'm getting lucky

I adjusted my position,

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Chapter 33

chemistry between you is

between Ryder and me.

felt a little disappointed when Ryder

saying nothing.

told her, keeping my

clearly

far to the pack house?" Ama suddenly

and felt relieved.

wait a bit longer." William and Ryder were walking around like they were searching for danger. The hooting of an owl made me think

and the soreness crept in. My back ached no matter what position I tried. After a few attempts, I

most comfortable, but it was better than the tree trunk. I was at a slight downward angle and had

rush to my

His hand twitched like he wanted to touch me, but

and sleep," I closed my eyes, letting my

quiet of the night.

Ama joined me, and we huddled together. The next

My father's voice boomed, vibrating

waving at my father

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