Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 75

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

1. on.

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."

her attention to my hair,

be Luna," Ama said

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her eyes alongside

again," I said, meeting her eyes in

I've really missed

hand. "I hope you brought waterproof makeup," I half-joked, knowing

yesterday," Ama smiled, though sadness lingered

I just stared at my reflection. None of this felt real. I never thought we'd be attending his funeral before we even turned eighteen. Life is fragile,

learning in the

was curling the last strand of my hair and finishing my makeup when

just as she was

entered, pausing when he saw

Ama, so our interaction went

said, noting how Ryder's eyebrow raised slightly, his

with desire I

need to get going. You girls should

still fixed on

nodded and walked into the bathroom, closing the door.

It was a simple black dress, sleeveless and well-fitted. It hung a bit loose but still showed off my figure, falling just below my thighs. Perfect for a

to change as

I slipped them on. Ama changed into a

done her hair and makeup before

There was a knock!

"Ready?" William asked gently.

opened the door. She leaned into

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