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."
you okay?" Yara asked, looking at my
drank water frantically. My tongue and cheeks
numbed state.
placed it in front of me. "These are really great," he smiled
away, and Ryder grabbed another piece. I shook my head silently, wondering
property located?" I
hour's drive
gazing through the window. Spring sunlight
dress when you went shopping?" Ryder took a sip of water, his gaze fixed on me over
for my birthday, one for
"What's that look for?"
party is
"So...?"
dresses. One's black, the other's deep
wear the
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approved. I'll make
my legs. In that moment, a wave
The aroma of food wafted toward us. I grabbed the
and spread it on the meat before
Ryder asked, looking
just fall out anyway." I shrugged, enjoying the delicious
point." Ryder took a
I finished my barbecue and
observed Ryder's profile, finding even his
anything else?" Yara approached
please!" I said. Ryder nodded,
one's on the
pay!" I quickly protested, not wanting to take
Girl, you come here all the time. Enjoy
could protest again.
Ryder asked, pulling out
can pay," I
This was my idea, I'm paying." Ryder
The generous gesture was enough to warm my heart. "Thank you for doing that," I
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