Chapter 76

Xena's POV

"Your body is perfect," he whispered against my neck, his lips trailing a path of fire down my skin. The sensation sent shivers through me, but my mind was already miles away. Thoughts of the upcoming funeral, of our lost friend, filled me with a bitterness that made it impossible to lose myself in pleasure. Not now.

"No, I need to shower," I pushed him away and quickly got up from the bed before he

could pull me back down. Ama would be here any minute, and I needed to be ready. Since I couldn't find a robe and Ryder wasn't around, I grabbed one of his shirts and slipped it

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I had just managed to put on my underwear when there was a knock at the door. "Hey," I greeted Ama as I opened the door.

"Good, you've already showered," she said, her eyes taking in my appearance. "Yes, ma'am," I gave her a small smile.

"About your shop... I'm sorry," Ama set down the things she'd brought, her voice wavering slightly.

"Me too." The words felt like a stab to my heart. I sat down in the chair, watching as she

unpacked her makeup.

"So, you and Ryder..."

"Yeah, looks like it," I answered quietly.

"Can I call you Luna now?" she asked, a hint of lightness breaking through her somber

tone.

"Wait until tomorrow."

to my hair, her hands

always knew you were destined to be Luna," Ama said

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tears shimmering in her eyes

living together again," I said, meeting her

I've really missed

squeezed her hand. "I hope you brought waterproof

Ama smiled, though sadness

stared at my reflection. None of this felt real. I never thought we'd be attending his funeral before we even turned

cruel-lessons we were learning

curling the last strand of my hair and finishing my

in, just as she was handing me

when he

to Ama, so our

I said, noting

with desire I couldn't

to get going. You girls should

still fixed

nodded and walked into the bathroom, closing the door.

It hung a bit loose but still showed off my

in to change as well. "Here are your

slipped them on. Ama changed into a

done her hair and

There was a knock!

"Ready?" William asked gently.

weakly, and Ama opened the door. She leaned into William's

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