Chapter 50

Xena's POV

"That's enough, boys," Benedict stood up to separate them.

"She needs a real alpha male to fight Tatum for her, not a beta," Ryder said with

conviction.

Samuel looked completely enraged. "You son of a bitch," he snarled, fist clenched and

ready to strike Ryder.

Logan quickly grabbed Samuel's arm. "ACE!" my father commanded, "Go cool down!"

Samuel stormed out, slamming the door behind him. Leonard followed him out, but Logan stayed behind.

"That was out of line, man," Logan said to Ryder, his voice tight with disapproval.

"I didn't say anything wrong. To defeat an alpha, you need alpha bloodlines. I'm her best option," Ryder replied confidently.

"Assuming you're her mate," my father said, leaning back in his chair.

"Yes, sir," Ryder said without hesitation.

"You truly believe you are?" my father pressed.

"I'll know for certain as the week progresses, but for now, yes." Ryder didn't even glance in

my direction as he spoke.

I mentally cursed. Damn, why is he making decisions for me?

"The choice is yours, Hank. Mate or not, she's your daughter," Benedict shrugged, looking

at my father.

"I'll assign a warrior to protect her. Too many hormones involved if you boys do it,"

my father said firmly. Then he turned to me, “If anything happens, you stay until Friday."

I reluctantly agreed. Some

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and I will contact Wiley," my

concern evident

sister," I said, pulling her into

boys trailing behind us. We

the boys either leaned

Ama commented, clearly

eager to shift the focus away

but different. Being a future beta female means I have a

never realized how much there was

You were born for this kind of thing,"

but I really miss you,"

I miss you

I could come over Friday to help you get

still wasn't sure who was going to help with

Ama hadn't offered, I wouldn't have asked. Everyone has

know. William says it's fine. He and Ryder will meet me here. I'll come

when

forward to that moment," I

that red dress?" Ama asked

today, I absolutely will," I said

it was my armor. If I had to face Tatum's challenge, I'd make sure everyone

of showing Martha and everyone

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Ryder

was being brought

me,

to Dad, at least," I added, watching Martha get out

becoming more prominent, and there

for this, you little bitch..." Martha glared at me as she walked inside.

be fine, but it depends on what Logan and

Thursday night?" Ama looked at

didn't want to be

a laugh. "It's okay. We'll figure out a good time. Maybe after things calm down," I said to Ama

swinging gently on

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