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

guard. "Weird," I muttered

turning off the lights and settling into

I decided to ignore it

the day imploding. Martha would be frantic with the

to mention the possibility of meeting my mate on Friday.

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Chapter 43

me thought Samuel would be easy, uncomplicated. But since our last

variable I wasn't sure I could fully trust. The hottest guy I'd ever laid eyes on, with a kiss

back to normal, but that feeling vanished when I saw

week! Hope your

6:45. I texted back

message.

Everything's been handled. Location is cleared and ready for construction. Thanks for

to

took a quick shower. I could skip today entirely, but that

Martha, so

so I braided it to the

and a tee. This week was supposed to be scorching.

remembering she wasn't here

to school alone.

I grabbed my bag and headed out of

Samuel was standing

Christ!" My heart leaped into my throat, startled

him. "What

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