Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 95

Xena's POV

"Werewolves having territorial instincts is completely normal. We're naturally possessive about our territory. I'd be more concerned if she wasn't showing any jealousy at all," Benedict interjected, leaning forward in his chair.

I nodded in agreement, turning my attention to William. "William just needs to make you feel included. Like when he's talking with other pack members, pull you into the conversation or ask for your opinion."

William seemed to consider this, his eyes darting briefly to Ama who was watching him with a small smile playing on her lips.

"You could also be a bit more jealous," Ryder joked, nudging Williard with his elbow.

"In your dreams," I rolled my eyes, having already finished my food. The room filled with laughter at my reaction, and we all leaned back in our chairs, relaxed.

Logan glanced at his watch, his expression becoming more serious. "Ready to go get your things? I've got stuff to do today."

“What stuff? It's your birthday too," I said, raising an eyebrow

at

my win.

"Yeah, but I'm a man and the future Alpha. I don't get to enjoy a day off and be pampered like you do," he replied with a hint of sarcasm, though there was no real resentment in his voice.

"Sometimes it's good to be a girl," Ama whispered, holding out her fist. I bumped it with mine, sharing a conspiratorial smile with

her.

Following his lead, we walked toward the

that much stuff," I replied, mentally cataloging the few belongings I

into a smug smile as he unlocked a cherry-red

against the seat back. He slammed on the gas, taking the lead as we pulled out. The feeling of the wind rushing through my hair was exhilarating, freeing in a way I hadn't felt in a long

like a bird's nest!" Logan teased as he

to check my hair in the side mirror, but it seemed beyond salvation

a touch of nostalgia. Although it had been less than a week, returning to what had once been my home

tense. He kept his arm firmly around my waist until

to take?" Logan asked, leaning against the

tightly. One showed my mother holding me as a baby before she passed away, the other was of Dad, Logan, and me at

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Chapter 96

photos on the coffee table and walked into the bathroom, partly to fix my half and partly y to gather my toiletries

the one with my mother-I had almost no memories of her, just that loving smile in the photograph reminding me that she had

knock

in," I

simultaneously whispered "mate,"

he moved to my side What's wrong?" he asked through

find mates within their rank

"Yeah?"

orphan when I hired her." Ryder finally understood my meaning

that Logan had found his soulmate; on the other hand, as a member of the

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