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, her

destined to be Luna," Ama

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eyes alongside a flash of

together again," I said, meeting her eyes in the

really missed

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

Ama smiled, though sadness lingered in

just stared at my reflection. None of this felt real. I never thought we'd

were learning in

of my

just as she was handing me

going?" Ryder entered, pausing when he saw

Ama, so our interaction

to change," I said, noting how Ryder's eyebrow

desire I couldn't

should arrive early to greet people,"

still

bathroom, closing the door. Getting

was easy. 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

in to change as well.

as I slipped them on. Ama changed into a similar dress and

already done her hair and makeup

There was a knock!

"Ready?" William asked gently.

said weakly, and Ama opened

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