Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Don't Poke the Luna

Chapter 100

Xena's POV

Ryder shrugged, his expression deliberately casual as he leaned against the doorframe. I picked Italy."

"What?" My heart skipped a beat as I

at him, not daring to belleve what I'd just heard,

Ryder said, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth as he watched my reaction.

"We're going to Italy for our honey

"Thank you!" I couldn't contain my excitement, throwing myself at n with such force that he had to take a step back to catch me. Pure joy bubbled up inside me like a geyser. This was literally the place I'd been dreaming about! Ever since I'd seen pictures of those ancient cities and breathtaking coastlines, I'd wanted to witness them with my own eyes.

"Don't mess up my masterpiece!" Ama shouted from behind me.

Ryder caught me easily, his strong arms wrapping around my waist as he pressed his lips to mine. The smug satisfaction radiating from him was impossible to miss, but I couldn't bring myself to care

"Now open our gifts," William sighed, shaking his head at our public display of affection, but I could see the fondness in his eyes.

"You still haven't guessed my IQ correctly," I reminded them, trying to keep a straight face.

I caught Ama flashing four fingers to William. "Hey! That's cheating! I called out, secretly amused by her antics.

"147?" William asked hesitantly.

"Nope." I picked up the envelope they'd handed me earlier and carefully opened it. Inside was a gift card with "Italian Shopping Extravaganza" written in elegant script.

But Ama, is this a gift for me or for

with a mischievous grin. "You can't possibly wear anything you currently own to Italy. But I'm going to enjoy picking out clothes

out as

peeked my head back

and gave

him a thumbs up.

gown hugged every curve of my body, making me look both

said to Ryder

response was brief, but I could

me.

crimson tie that perfectly matched my dress. His broad shoulders filled out the suit impeccably, making him look powerful and commanding. His blonde hair was combed

slowed my steps, enjoying the heat in his eyes. "I'm not wearing anything underneath," I teased, my voice dropping to a seductive

made my

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to

his face expressionless.

asked through our mental connection, a

heat penetrated the this fabric of my dress, making

and fuck you right here. Every man who looks at you tonight is going to have his eyes gouged out by me. This evening better end quickly so I can take you back and make sure you can't walk tomorrow," he growled in my

raced. "So you like it?" I asked playfully, already

slid from my hips upward, then back

the

to lose her mind." Ama emerged from the closet, admiration clear in her voice. She wore a strapless

I'm hoping for," I laughed, imagining Martha's face when

me.

dressed in a royal blue suit. Ama, you look fucking gorgeous!" he exclaimed, rushing to embrace

body, watching me as if I were the most precious thing in the world. "We should go,"

and we walked out of the room together. I felt like the most beautiful girl in the world, arm