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."

and turned her attention to my hair,

destined to be Luna,"

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shimmering in her eyes alongside a flash

I said, meeting her eyes in the

too. I've really missed

squeezed her hand. "I hope you brought waterproof makeup," I half-joked, knowing we'd both be

it yesterday," Ama smiled, though sadness lingered in

real. I never thought we'd be attending his funeral before we

learning in

my

as she was handing me

entered, pausing when he saw me in his shirt.

to Ama, so our interaction went

said, noting how

with desire

we need to get going. You girls should arrive early to greet people,"

eyes still fixed

bathroom, closing the door. Getting out of

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

as well.

Ama changed into a similar

done her hair and makeup before

There was a knock!

"Ready?" William asked gently.

I said weakly, and Ama opened the

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