Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)
Chapter 81
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Xena's POV
"Yes, I've been thinking about it for a long time," I said, trying to mask the vulnerability in my voice.
"That's fantastic! Show me the designs as soon as you can. No rush though- whenever you finish is fine." Penelope clapped her hands together, flashing me that bright smile that could light up a room.
I couldn't help but feel a surge of warmth spread through my chest. "You're literally the best person in the world, you know that?"
"Anything for you. I owe you so much-this is nothing." The sincerity in Penelope's eyes made something inside me soften, a rare occurrence these days.
"Are you sure you don't need my help?" I asked, shifting my weight from one foot to the other. The words felt strange leaving my mouth. I wasn't used to offering help-I was used to doing everything myself.
"Nope, you just tell us the design you want," Penelope insisted.
Ryder nodded, turning toward his car. His casual confidence both irritated and attracted
me in equal measure.
"Fine, call me if you need anything," I replied reluctantly. The idea of handing over control to someone else-of standing by while others worked-felt like wearing shoes on
the wrong feet. Uncomfortable. Unnatural.
"Will do." Penelope waved goodbye, and I walked toward Ryder's car, each step feeling
heavier than the last.
the window, watching the familiar buildings
problems, who never relied
"Xena, look at me."
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window, reluctantly meeting his eyes. Those intense green eyes that seemed to see right through every wall
them handle this. There's nothing wrong with letting people take care of you
hating the
get used to it," he said, a note
crossed my arms defensively. "Why should I get used to it?" My voice came out deliberately difficult. This was familiar territory-pushing back, being stubborn. It felt
I said so," he
I looked at him, one eyebrow raised
"For this, yes."
almost bordering on playful. Ryder
desperate to change the subject. "Have you and Tatum Maddox
wheel tighter. "Nothing's been done yet. Given that both your birthday celebration and school events will be public, we're holding off on any
window. I could feel his surprise at my reaction. The old
city over. We're going to pay them a visit. That garage is their pack's main source of income-pretty massive operation. More
didn't I know they owned that
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