Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Xena's POV

"Heading to bed?" he asked.

"Yeah, got school tomorrow." I leaned against my doorframe, feeling the exhaustion of the

day settle into my bones.

"Next week's a big one," Dad said, his tone casual but probing. I could tell he was fishing

for something.

"Is there something you want to ask me, Dad?" I questioned directly, too tired for

games.

His hand unconsciously rubbed the back of his neck-a nervous habit he'd had for as long

as I could remember. "Did you find a dress?"

"Yes." I kept my answer short, watching his reaction carefully.

"One that fits the theme?" Damn it...Logan couldn't have sold me out. My mind raced through possibilities, calculating my response.

"I bought two dresses," I said carefully. "One for my birthday and one for the dance." I wasn't lying-not completely anyway.

I waited for his interrogation, but after a pause, he simply said, "Wear whichever one you

before turning and walking

me off guard. "Weird," I muttered to

the lights and settling into bed, my

decided to ignore it and

felt like the fighter jet of all terrible Mondays. I hadn't even gotten out of bed yet, and I could already feel the day imploding. Martha would be frantic with the birthday party and Saturday's challenge match,

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nowhere to run. Part of me thought Samuel would be easy, uncomplicated. But since

could fully trust. The hottest guy I'd ever laid eyes on, with a kiss that left

normal, but that feeling vanished when I saw

Happy birthday week! Hope your day is

now 6:45. I texted back a quick thanks before checking

message.

cleared and ready for construction. Thanks for

sent before I went to sleep. I

I could skip today

harassment from Martha,

hair, so I braided

on basic shorts and a tee. This

I almost contacted Ama before remembering she wasn't here anymore. I'd be

to school alone.

and headed out of

up," Samuel was standing right outside

leaped into my throat, startled

see him. "What are you

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