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

turning and

"Weird," I muttered

the lights and settling into bed, my phone buzzed. After

decided to ignore it and go to

terrible Mondays. I hadn't even gotten out of bed yet, and I could already feel the day

mention the possibility of meeting my mate on Friday. If it turned

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Chapter 43

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

I'd ever laid eyes on, with a kiss that left me breathless. But realistically, he seemed like a player with girls constantly flocking around him. We always argued, our tempers clashing like oil and

phone, feeling almost back to normal, but that feeling vanished

birthday week! Hope your day is

AM. It was now 6:45. I texted back a quick thanks

message.

cleared and ready for construction. Thanks for

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

a quick shower. I could skip today entirely, but

more harassment from Martha, so

my hair, so I braided it to the side, applied

on basic shorts and a tee. This week was

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

to school alone.

I grabbed my bag and headed out

you woke up," Samuel was standing right

throat, startled by his presence

to see him. "What are you

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