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Don't Poke the Luna
Chapter 102
Xena's POV
"I know, babe." Ryder gently stroked my back, his touch both tender and soothing.
"How many terms of endearment are you going to try?" I asked, the corner of my mouth lifting slightly.
“None of them feel quite right for you," Ryder. murmured, his eyes shining with concentration.
"Finally, let's welcome Xena and her mate, the future Alpha of the Boneash Pack, Ryder Nash!
At the announcer's introduction, Ryder and I stepped out to the loudest cheers of the evening. Blinding lights illuminated us as we waved and walked down the red carpet. I could clearly hear the whispers about my dress rippling through the crowd.
"That dress!"
"So beautiful!"
"Oh my god! I love her gown!"
you' work
exactly the effect I'd wanted. I'd chosen to
carpet, with Dad and Martha seated in the middle, Logan and Penelope
could see the entire room. Other ranked wolves sat in the front rows. Far on the right side was Tatum with his high-ranking wolves. His gaze pierced me like a dagger, and when our eyes met, a chill ran down my spine. I quickly looked away, focusing
will now be
helped me into my seat before sitting down himself. Thank God my father was seated
Luna Xena?" I recognized him as
with
you, Alpha
"Whiskey on the rocks."
watching as he turned to my
a plate of smoked turkey, roasted asparagus, and a generous heap of creamy mashed potatoes. The aroma of all the food wafted
said quietly to
The rich juices flowed down
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Chapter 102
lose control," Ryder whispered in my ear, his voice so
save it for later," I shot
such a-" Ryder was about
feeling the alcohol slide
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