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

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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

destined to be Luna," Ama said softly, and in

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her eyes alongside a flash of

we'll be living together again," I said, meeting her

too. I've really missed

you brought waterproof makeup," I half-joked, knowing we'd both be

it yesterday," Ama smiled, though sadness lingered

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

cruel-lessons we were learning

of my hair and finishing my makeup when the

just as she was

he saw me in his shirt. William

to Ama, so our interaction went

noting how Ryder's eyebrow raised

desire

get going. You girls should arrive early to greet people," Ryder said,

still

and walked into the bathroom, closing the

was easy. It was a simple black dress, sleeveless and well-fitted. It hung a bit loose

to change as well.

slipped them on. Ama changed into a similar dress

had already done her hair and makeup

There was a knock!

"Ready?" William asked gently.

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

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