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

I wasn't

checking?" Leonard joked. His date immediately slapped him on

arm.

not like

as I adjusted my position, no longer straddling

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Chapter 33

mates? The chemistry between

between Ryder and me.

followed. I felt a little disappointed when Ryder remained

saying nothing.

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

Cindy clearly wanted to continue

house?" Ama suddenly interrupted.

and felt relieved.

like they were searching for

in. My back ached no matter what position I tried. After a

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

to

twitched like he

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

quiet of the night.

point, Ama joined me, and we huddled together. The next thing

voice boomed, vibrating through the

quickly sat up, waving at my father and calling back

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