Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 101

Xena's POV

William wrapped his arm around Ama's shoulder, pulling her closer, they were lost in their own little world, completely oblivious to our existence. I couldn't help but smile at their obvious happiness.

Ryder kept one hand on the steering wheel, the other resting comfortably on my thigh. I traced my fingers over his palm, a small smile playing on my lips. The feeling of contentment in this moment was so real, so tangible that it felt like the entire world had brightened.

"What are you thinking about?" Ryder asked through our mind link.

"Just how happy I am," I answered through the connection, still amazed at how naturally we could communicate this way.

"Good. One simple words, yet they melted my heart completely.

The car rolled to a stop in front of my pack house. We spotted Logan and Penelope standing outside, waiting for us.

"What?" Ama shouted, clearly shocked by the unexpected pairing.

I jumped out of the car and ran toward them, excitement bubbling inside me. "I'm so happy for you guys!" I threw my arms around Logan in a tight embrace. Ama came up behind me and hugged Penelope. Both of them had fresh marks-mating marks-on their necks. They had completed the ceremony and were officially mates. My heart swelled with genuine joy seeing their happiness.

"X?" Dad's voice called from inside the house.

I was about to run in when Logan grabbed my arm. Looking at him, he shook his head slightly, then handed my arm to Ryder.

said in

just as Dad walked

came over and gave me a hug, then

trembled with anger. My heart sank. Here

Logan and Ryder moved

after all," Dad

my head high, determined not to appear weak or intimidated, but Ryder decided she was close enough and stepped forward, blocking her path. A warmth spread through my chest at

boy!"

tone was dangerously calm. His stance was unwavering, his eyes

Dad said as Leonard

grabbed Martha's arm and pulled her away. Logan led Penelope, following Leonard. Ryder and I were right behind

respective golf carts and headed toward the community center. The carts formed a line as people filed

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read "Happy Birthday, Logan and

by the grandness of it

attention.

as we walked in. Turning right, we had to wait to be announced. Leonard

the small room. The tension in the air was suffocating. My heart raced, and I took deep breaths to stay

can't you be a good daughter for once in

darkened, his arm tightening