Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 33

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?"

my shirt open with one hand to check. “I don't think

I wasn't about

help checking?" Leonard joked. His

arm.

“What? It's not like

with me," I said with a laugh as I adjusted my position, no longer straddling the

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Chapter 33

two mates? The chemistry between you is really good," Cindy

between Ryder and me.

awkward silence followed. I felt a little disappointed

saying nothing.

turn eighteen until Friday," I told her, keeping my voice flat despite the

clearly

pack house?" Ama suddenly

and felt relieved.

miles. We'll need to wait a bit longer." William and Ryder were walking around like they were searching for danger.

back ached no matter what position

was better than the tree trunk. I was at a slight downward angle and had to adjust a bit to make sure

to my

twitched like he wanted to touch me, but with so many

sleep," I closed my eyes, letting my hearing amplify to

quiet of the night.

me, and we huddled together. The next thing I knew,

voice boomed,

sat up, waving at my

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