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.

for me or for yourself?" I laughed,

own to

called out as I

peeked my head back around the

and gave

him a thumbs up.

curve of my body, making me look both elegant and seductive. The fabric felt smooth against my skin, the cut leaving little to the imagination while- still maintaining a

What?" I said to Ryder through

response was brief, but I could feel his complete attention

me.

the closet, only Ryder remained in the room. He'd changed into a sleek black suit with a 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 back neatly, not a single strand

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

that made my breath catch. I could feel

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threatening to spill

expressionless. He'd

asked through our mental connection, a hint of

stood and embraced me. His body heat penetrated the this fabric of my dress, making me

who looks at you tonight is going to have his eyes gouged out by

like it?" I

from my hips upward, then back down again. Each touch sent

you," I said softly, reveling in the feel of

look amazing. Martha is going to lose her mind." Ama emerged from the closet, admiration

laughed, imagining Martha's

me.

the door and walked in, dressed in a royal blue suit. Ama, you look fucking gorgeous!"

his eyes never left my body, watching me as if I were the

like the most beautiful girl in the world, arm in arm with