Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)
Chapter 38
Chapter 38
Xena's POV
"She was my girlfriend freshman year. She had some attitude problems, got into some trouble, so her parents took her away, Ryder explained, his green eyes locked on mine.
"I can't keep beating up your ex-girlfriends. Who else should I be looking out for?
I tore at the napkin on the table, avoiding his intense gaze.
"Why are you so calm about what she said?"
I sighed. Wren's comments had stung, but they weren't untrue.
"Well, the rumors about Logan and me aren't exactly false. Besides, she told us Helen wants to cheat. Now we can prepare," I said dismissively.
"She's in a cell. How can she cheat?"
"Never underestimate a woman with a grudge." I smiled slightly, crumpling the napkin and tossing it into the trash can by Ryder's feet.
Yara approached with our drinks and a plate of sausages. I brought you some appetizers to try. They're new on the menu. Let me know what you think!"
When the plate arrived, I saw several thick, deep red sausages with a slight sheen, their cut surfaces revealing coarse black pepper and red chili flakes. Simple white bread and pickles accompanied them.
"Thanks!" I cut into the first piece, and juices immediately seeped out, releasing a rich smoky aroma. The first bite offered a slight resistance from the casing before it burst in my mouth with a "pop." The meat was coarse yet juicy, and the coarse grains of black pepper and chili immediately exploded on my tongue, sending a wave of heat straight to my head. I reached for a napkin.
"Damn, this is amazing, Ryder almost moaned as he finished his portion.
"No way!" After swallowing that bite, I gulped down half my tea. Ryder watched me with amusement. I could feel my cheeks burning and my lips swelling.
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"Can't handle spice?" he asked playfully.
"Not at all. I'm such a baby. Even mild is too spicy for me!" My nose started running. Ryder laughed as I had to blow my nose and fan my face. I felt embarrassed.
"Seriously?"
"Absolutely."
Yara asked, looking at
drank water frantically. My
numbed state.
the next table and placed it in front
another piece. I shook my head silently, wondering if his stomach was made of
property located?"
an hour's drive
nice ride." I leaned forward, gazing through the
you find a dress when you went shopping?" Ryder took a sip of water, his gaze fixed
my birthday, one for the
"What's that look for?"
birthday party
"So...?"
dresses. One's black, the other's deep red," I was deliberately teasing
to wear the red one for your
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Logan approved. I'll make one
me forced me to cross my legs. In that moment, a wave of heat
Enjoy!" The aroma of food wafted toward us. I
spread it on
bread?" Ryder asked, looking at
just fall out anyway." I
Ryder took a
best!" Smiling, I finished my barbecue and fried okra.
secretly observed Ryder's profile, finding even his
anything else?"
please!" I said. Ryder nodded, but his mouth was still
on the
way! Let me pay!" I quickly protested, not wanting to take
time. Enjoy your day!" She walked away
could protest again.
Ryder asked,
can pay," I
paying." Ryder left 50 dollars on the table.
The generous gesture was enough to warm my heart. "Thank you
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