Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

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,

"No need. I don't have that much stuff," I replied,

a smug smile as he unlocked a cherry-red Corvette convertible. "Let's take the

enjoy the moment. Ryder started the engine, and I positioned myself against the seat back. He slammed on the gas, taking the lead as we pulled out. The

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

I'll fix it later," I attempted to check my hair in the

been less than a week,

He kept his arm firmly around my waist until

want to take?" Logan asked,

my jewelry box." I removed two photos from the wall, clutching them tightly. One showed my mother holding me as a baby before she passed away, the other was of Dad, Logan, and me at the park. Dad was hugging us tight, all three of us wearing

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

over me. These photos were my only connection to the past, especially the one with my mother-I had almost no memories of her, just

a knock sounded at

in," I

on Logan. They almost simultaneously whispered "mate," and then Penelope dropped everything she was holding and

smiled, but when he saw my expression, he moved to my side What's wrong?" he asked through our mind

usually find mates within their rank or close to it," I responded

"Yeah?"

finally understood my meaning as we watched them

On one hand, I was genuinely happy that Logan had found his soulmate; on the other hand, as a member