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?"

hand to check. “I

I wasn't about

joked. His

arm.

“What? It's not like I'm getting

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

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Chapter 33

chemistry between you

between Ryder and me.

followed. I felt a little disappointed when Ryder remained

saying nothing.

until Friday," I told her, keeping my voice flat despite the thoughts tumbling through

so Ryder-" Cindy clearly wanted to

far to the pack house?" Ama suddenly interrupted. I appreciated

and felt relieved.

around like they were searching for danger. The hooting of an owl made

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

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

rush to

my eyes, I found Ryder looking at me. His hand twitched like he wanted to touch me, but with so many eyes on us,

I closed my eyes, letting my hearing

quiet of the night.

we huddled together. The next thing I knew,

boomed, vibrating through

I quickly sat up, waving at my father

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