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 so." Hell,

wasn't about to tell

joked. His date

arm.

all laughed. “What? It's not

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

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Chapter 33

chemistry between you

between Ryder and me.

felt a little disappointed

saying nothing.

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

Cindy clearly wanted

to the pack house?" Ama suddenly interrupted. I

and felt relieved.

walking around like they were searching for danger. The hooting of

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

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

to my

at me. His hand twitched like he wanted to touch me, but

shower and sleep," I closed my

quiet of the night.

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

boomed, vibrating through the

up, waving at my

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