Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 102

"This is my last chance to spoil my little girl! Dad joked, and the whole tent laughed. Martha wore a half-smile, but her eyes were filled with rage.

My heart warmed at Dad's gesture. He still remembered my preferences, how much I loved chocolate and hated lemon. This is what family means, isn't it? I snuck a glance at Ryder, whose small smile old me he completely understood what this moment meant to

1. me.

Under Martha's glare, I felt a sense of triumph.

"Enjoy," Dad kissed my forehead and gave me a hug. Logan cut me a piece and handed it over. We each took a bite, and the room erupted in applause. Everyone returned to their conversations, and a Logan was about to lead me to the dance floor, someone intercepted us.

"Happy birthday!" Tatum's voice made me instinctively step back. Logan immediately pulled me close.

"Ryder!" I called through our mind link. He didn't respond, but I could feel his anger.

I took a deep breath, trying to remain composed. What was coming was inevitable.

"Thank you. We appreciate your attendance tonight," Logan said with forced friendliness.

It's my pleasure. I was hoping to share a dance with you, Ms. Harris.

I felt Ryder's arm circle my waist. His touch instantly calmed me.

"Thank you for the offer. I'll be having my first dance with my mate, Alpha Ryder, but I'm sure we'll have a chance to speak later,” I

said, taking Ryder's hand.

didn't seem angry; he dismissed it easily. His gaze lingered on my mark, but as the music started, we

away.

dance floor, Ryder held me tight against him, my

kill him," Ryder muttered,

foreheads together. "We

especially someone like Tatum. Tonight belongs to us, only us. My heart beat in rhythm with the music and

contentedly as my thumb stroked his neck. "You look damn good tonight," I said, fingers twirling his tie to pull him closer. "You look quite delicious

the night. I want to wear it

rested lightly on

Remembering my conversation with Ama, I decided

"Yes?"

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Chapter 103.

into his eyes, "I love you,"

carried all my feelings. I never

need someone's presence so much. This feeling came suddenly,

searched mine. His surprise quickly

idea how much I love you," Ryder placed

Ryder's shoulder. We broke the kiss and

building in my chest,

he could have the

your promise to make," I said bluntly. "I'll dance with him

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