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 yourself?"

to Italy. But I'm going to enjoy

as

head back around the

and gave

him a thumbs up.

of my body, making me look both elegant and seductive. The

What?" I said to Ryder through

brief, but I could feel his

me.

a crimson tie that perfectly matched my dress. His broad shoulders filled out the suit impeccably, making him look

and down my body, taking in every detail. I deliberately slowed my steps, enjoying

meeting mine with an intensity that made my

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threatening to spill

his face expressionless. He'd closed off

I asked through our mental connection, a hint of uncertainty creeping into

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

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

raced. "So you like it?"

a glove. Fucking sexy." His hands slid from my hips upward, then back down again. Each touch sent electricity shooting through my body,

said softly, reveling in the feel

girl, you look amazing. Martha is going to lose her mind." Ama emerged from the closet, admiration clear in her voice. She wore a

what I'm hoping for," I laughed, imagining Martha's

me.

in, dressed in a royal blue suit. Ama, you look

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

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