Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 62

Xena's POV

"No, I think you'd consider it a trivial matter. An Alpha heir can easily ride a motorcycle down the highway at midnight without a second thought," I finally replied after a moment

of silence.

"Oh?" Ryder raised an eyebrow, those intense green eyes fixed on me.

I ran my fingers along the cold metal of the wrench, feeling the weight of my thoughts.

"Women always face more rules and restrictions... I have so many hopes and dreams, and even though I try to be a good person, will they ever come true?" I gave a bitter smile, unable to meet his gaze.

"What hopes and dreams do you have?" His voice dropped lower, the curiosity genuine.

"Ask me again on Friday." I deliberately changed the subject, not ready to reveal those vulnerable parts of myself. "What are you planning to wear?"

"Black suit, probably with a blue tie."

I silently approved, imagining how striking he would look in a tailored black suit, his light

blonde hair a perfect contrast. "Good choice."

"The installation is complete. Now I need to adjust the new suspension." I pulled out my notebook first, recording the initial data.

"Weight?"

"176."

"Do you want comfort or sport tuning?"

"What do you think?" Ryder chuckled softly, looking at me with that devastatingly charming smile.

Damn that charm, I cursed internally.

"Preload adjustment first," I murmured to myself, my custom C-wrench fitting perfectly

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into the adjustment slot at the top of the shock absorber. I had Ryder sit on the bike to measure the ride sag-54 millimeters, about 35% of the total travel, slightly on the soft

side.

more turns tighter.' I rotated the

mechanical heartbeat.

"Hmm...?"

I gathered my courage to

spent the night with you, then saw your legs wrapped around another

I pretended indifference. "So you

unwavering. "Stop questioning that. I will

together." Irritation flashed in his eyes that I would even

question.

responded quietly, returning

inside. I felt a current run

realize you were so sensitive,"

I replied, slightly

are. You're just

so well, how would you

vulnerability you showed last night, plus the details that slip through when you speak-these aren't things you easily reveal. The truth is, you can't even tell

her."

only deflect. "Yeah... well... you came in your

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a first time for everything," Ryder

bed for your own?" I changed

AM. I wanted to go for a run, and I'd just

"Ah."

did you

well. Best night's sleep I've

"You're welcome," Ryder murmured.

teased him deliberately: "Must

low groam escaped from deep

next time." A mischievous smile played on

met Ryder's gaze.

my underwear. At the sam time, his

tease my

down gently,, making me

the next

it's all done," I

rang. He answered with one hand, keeping his other arm around my waist. "Hello?" I tried to wriggle free, butt Ryder refused to let go. "She's finishing

I repeated, my heartbeat stilll ematic.. "Don't you want

to say.

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bringing me with him, and waited us toward the mirron. When

spot, his hand squeezing my