Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

Xena's POV

We drove in silence. The scenery was beautiful, but I wasn't sure if I was ready to go home yet. With our discovery, we needed to get back quickly. Maybe even launch an attack before they could make a move on us first.

Ryder had even chosen to take the main road home. Occasionally, he'd check if I was still behind him or ask how I was feeling, but that was it. My mind was racing though-why were those Rogues there? Did they already know about us? If they were planning to attack our territory, were we prepared? The unease washed over my nerves like a rushing stream.

"This is my turn. Your father's probably waiting at your pack to hear about the Rogues," I told him as my turn approached.

"I'll make sure you get home safe."

"It's really fine. You go home first. I'll be fine."

I could hear the hesitation in his voice. "You sure?"

"I'm good. Thanks for today. See you at school!" I tried to make my voice sound light as I slowed down to make the turn.

Ryder continued forward, and when I turned, I could hear his motorcycle suddenly accelerate. Like he'd been holding back his speed for me all along.

Home was only about 10 miles away, so I arrived quickly.

Dad, where are you? I called through our mind link.

Training grounds. Back already?

off my jacket, gloves, and helmet, then half-ran

"Dad!"

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Chapter 42

wrong?" He stopped training, and

of Rogues in a heavily wooded area while checking out that land. They saw us. We got

Samuel stepped forward, my

far from here.

his call, but I'll contact him to see if

If they decide to attack in this direction because

pulled out his phone and

his serious expression as my heart continued to

okay?" Logan patted my

they'll attack, I'm fine." I tried to calm down, but the anxiety came flooding in like a tide. If those Rogues knew our location,

Dad had finished his call and shouted. Everyone

out!" He turned to Samuel. "You're

Samuel replied

of 15 people followed Dad and Logan as they ran off, presumably to help Alpha Benedict. I stood there, feeling a strange sense of helplessness-I wanted to go with them, but I knew I wasn't strong enough yet and would likely be more

Samuel asked in a tone that clearly carried accusation. "What exactly are you implying, Samuel?" I felt anger rising inside me. He was always

a question." He narrowed his eyes at

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