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 to

turning off the lights and settling into bed,

ignore it and

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, which meant people coming and going all week, tension in the air, and me becoming

my mate on Friday. If it

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run. Part of me thought Samuel would be easy,

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

feeling almost back to normal, but that feeling vanished when I

week! Hope your day is

I texted back a quick thanks before

message.

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

was sent before I went to sleep. I didn't feel

and took a quick shower. I

from Martha, so

so I braided it to the side, applied light

shorts and a tee. This week was

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

to school alone.

I grabbed my bag and headed

Samuel was standing

leaped into my throat, startled by his presence but

"What are you doing

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