Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 34

Xena's POV

My body felt like it was on fire. Sweat trickled down my forehead, soaking my skin. When I opened my eyes, I realized someone was pressed against me. After sitting up, I discovered that Ama had slept with me last night.

"Good morning."

I nearly jumped out of my skin at the sudden voice in my room. William was lying

on my

couch like some damn stalker. The blanket and pillow there told me he'd spent the night.

"What the fuck are you doing here, William?" My tone was sharp from the sudden shock.

The bedroom door creaked open and Ryder poked his head in. "Coffee?"

"What the hell are you two doing here?" My shouting woke Ama. I was acutely aware that

my silk pajamas weren't exactly conservative, which made me feel even more irritated and

exposed.

"William slept here because Ama wouldn't budge, and he texted me to bring coffee. I slept

in the other room," Ryder explained as he walked over and handed me a cup.

Ama got up, grabbed her coffee, and casually sat next to William as if this happened every

day.

person. You have

I wasn't used to waking

rest from the

can see that," Ryder chuckled, sitting down in the

wasn't sure which

Alpha told us to just sleep here. I was going to move Ama to another room, but she wouldn't budge. So I

1/4

7:31 pm

Chapter 34

up and headed

When you have a mate, you'll understand," William snorted, as if I

workout shorts that probably could have been an inch longer, ready to hit something. I grabbed socks, shoes, and a

hip with their mate," I shot back, still sharp. I felt Ryder's eyes on me, assessing. His gaze

you rest for one day?" Ama asked,

frowned, my mood not improving at all. Ama doesn't understand that resting means giving

can rely on.

my shoes were on, I stood up and tied my

to teach you that proper rest is good for the soul too,"

kissed her cheek and

get back, I expect you all to

I heard Ama say, "She's really not a morning person." 1

"X?" Damn it.

I turned to see

"What are you doing?"

to

He went back

2/4

Chapter 34