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?"

to

not, I wasn't about to

joked. His date immediately slapped him

arm.

It's not like I'm getting

getting lucky with me," I said with a laugh as I adjusted my position, no longer straddling the log but sitting

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Chapter 33

mates? The chemistry between you is

between Ryder and me.

felt a little disappointed when Ryder

saying nothing.

told her, keeping my voice flat despite the thoughts

Ryder-" Cindy clearly wanted to

the pack house?" Ama suddenly interrupted. I

and felt relieved.

William and Ryder were walking around like they were searching for danger. The hooting of an owl

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

on the ground. The dirt wasn't the most comfortable, but it was better than the tree trunk.

rush to my

found Ryder looking at me. His hand twitched like he wanted to touch me, but with so many

shower and sleep," I closed my eyes, letting my hearing amplify to sense

quiet of the night.

we huddled together. The next thing I knew, headlights

voice boomed, vibrating through

I quickly sat up, waving at my father and calling back loudly, trying

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