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 check. “I don't

wasn't

checking?" Leonard joked. His date

arm.

laughed. “What? It's not like I'm getting

as I adjusted my position, no longer straddling the log but sitting with my legs

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7:30 pm

Chapter 33

The chemistry between you is

between Ryder and me.

I felt a little

saying nothing.

keeping my voice flat despite the thoughts tumbling

clearly wanted to continue

house?" Ama suddenly

and felt relieved.

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

soreness crept in. My back ached no matter

wasn't the most comfortable, but it was better than the tree trunk. I was at a slight downward

to

Ryder looking at me. His hand twitched like he wanted to touch

my eyes, letting

quiet of the night.

together. The next

My father's voice boomed, vibrating through

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

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