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

off guard. "Weird," I muttered to myself as I

and settling into bed, my phone buzzed. After

decided to ignore it and go to

out of bed yet, and I could already feel the day imploding. Martha would be frantic with

my mate on Friday.

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would be easy, uncomplicated. But

was Ryder. He was an unpredictable variable I wasn't sure I could fully trust. The hottest guy 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

almost back to normal, but that

week! Hope your

6:03 AM. It was now 6:45. I texted back a quick

message.

been handled. Location is cleared and ready for construction. Thanks for your

before I went to sleep. I didn't feel the need

up and took a quick shower. I could skip

Martha,

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

basic shorts and a tee. This week

almost contacted Ama before remembering she

to school alone.

and headed out of my

time you woke up," Samuel

Christ!" My heart leaped into my throat, startled by his presence but also

see him. "What are you doing

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