Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

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Don't Poke the Luna

Chapter 92

Xena's POV

"Did William do all of this for Ama too?" I asked, gesturing at the beautiful starlit picnic setup as we gathered our things from the

blanket.

“No, he did his own thing. I just helped clean up the site. If anyone helped me plan this, it was Logan, Ryder admitted, folding the blanket with practiced efficiency.

"Oh... that's unexpected,' I murmured, surprised that my brother had a hand in creating this perfect moment.

Ryder packed away everything we needed, and we climbed back into the golf cart for the drive back to the pack house. His eyes lingered on me as he started the engine.

"Your hair looks beautiful right now," he said, his voice low and appreciative.

"That's entirely your fault. Who told you to wrap your fingers in it? complained, though I still tried to smooth it down. I knew I probably looked like a madwoman who'd just crawled out of bed after last night's passion.

"Ah, yes, but it was absolutely worth it." The wolfish grin spreading across his face sent tingles down my spine.

really?" I asked, suddenly

anxious about last night?"

I could feel his. A wave of amusement washed over me, but I realized it wasn't my emotion-it was Ryder's. This bond was both intimate and unnerving-every feeling I had was

completely exposed.

I admitted, crossing my arms and turning

him. His hand rested on my inner thigh, warm and possessive. I wrapped my

activities for you girls, and then the ball. We need to be there around 5:30," Ryder explained, outlining the day's

hadn't acknowledged my confession, I decided to

do you feel disappointed?"

really going to start hating this emotion-sharing thing,"

placed a

my first time. Obviously, you've had experience."

vulnerable than I intended.

for his hand on me, I would have been thrown forward. “Listen.” He lifted me up and placed me so I was straddling his lap.

my life. I love you, Xena. I've never felt this way about anyone. You are my life, my world. Never doubt that." Ryder

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Chapter 92

words had always terrified bie, made me feel vulnerable and exposed, but in this moment, they flowed from my

that's difficult for

"It is," 1 admitted.