Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 71

Chapter 72

Xena's POV

Ryder grabbed my hand. "We are okay. Please excuse us." The girls stared at us

in shock as

we walked away.

As soon as we reached the kitchen, an older kitchen worker approached us. "Alpha Ryder, Ms. Harris! Would you like me to prepare something for you to eat?"

"Yes, thank you," I answered after sitting down.

"What would you like?" she asked.

Ryder looked at me. I shrugged. "Anything simple would be fine. I'm just hungry."

"Of course, dear." The worker smiled and headed to the refrigerator to gather ingredients.

We watched as she prepared cold cut sandwiches for us. She also put together a bowl of fruit and a side of pasta for each of us.

"Thank you," we both said as we took our food and plastic forks and left.

"This way," Ryder said, heading toward the front door.

"Oh?" I was surprised, having assumed we'd eat inside.

"The sunshine will do you good."

We walked a short distance to a picnic area. It was like a small park, with children

too young for school running around playing.

"This feels nice,” I said, taking a deep breath and feeling the warmth of the

sunlight instantly brightening my mood.

"I like to come out here to eat when the weather's good," he said.

I looked at his profile, suddenly wanting to know more about this man. "What else

do you

like?" I asked sincerely.

"Well, I don't know. I like watching you work."

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we go again with the deflection. He always turns

I'm the only one

you

like reading, stargazing, Sunday drives, hanging

are all basic

for a moment, seeming to genuinely

"I'm a movie buff."

"What type of movies?"

types. From black and white classics

a Rambo

"Zootopia's pretty good too."

made me laugh out loud.

"I also collect books."

like

I know. I'll have to see what you've got. I have a few at home I

free section of the library

you?" I raised an

myself.

"Yes, 99.9% sure."

"Why's that?"

calms yours very quickly. Faster than he can. Plus your

reaction to my touch."

you about our wolves?" For some reason, this irritated

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just discuss this

wanted to

"And would you?"

you'd agree, I'd tell

"Does

not sure 'scared' is the right word. Maybe nervous or anxious,

is still

no. You fascinate me. I find you intriguing,

sees beyond my surface. Most people

the rest.

"Not smart?"

your only quality. Your

me off guard, and I blinked several times. "Thank you."

said, so

that before?" Ryder

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