Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Ryder's POV

"Me? What did I do?" I laughed, catching him off guard before driving my fist straight into his gut. His pants betrayed him, a stream of liquid running down his leg as he stumbled away. The sight of him half-running, half walking out of the room was absolutely priceless. I pulled out my wallet and tossed the bartender fifty bucks Thanks," I said, returning to the table just as the girls arrived.

I pushed Logan's drink toward him, and Leonard rejoined us.

"Got the drinks?" Logan asked.

"Yeah, went smooth as shit," Leonard smirked as Logan accepted his glass with a nod.

"What did you two do?" Xena eyed us suspiciously, taking a sip of her drink.

I was secretly pleased with myself but kept my expression neutral. Xena's eyes could always see right through me, but i didn't want her worrying about petty things tonight.

"Nothing. Just getting more drinks," I defended myself.

"Enjoy your night," Logan said, taking a swig.

"It's your birthday too," Xena pointed out. She glanced around before whispering something in Logan's ear. His body tensed slightly but otherwise remained natural.

"Hey, X, ready for tomorrow?" Ama asked.

Excitement washed over Xena's face. "Absolutely! It's going to be fun.

I took a sip of my drink, remembering her challenge. I hadn't been happy when I

first heard about her issuing it, and I still didn't like the idea. It wasn't that I doubted her abilities, but I didn't want her to have to fight. Now that she was Luna, the whole thing

did she

from any danger. Even knowing she was more than capable of handling herself, that worry still lingered

having a barbecue to celebrate after tomorrow!" Ama was treating it like a major

situation out back," a warrior contacted

William and Leonard turned to watch the girls.

me out the front door and down the sidewalk. Three men were lying on the ground with four others standing over them who

"What happened?" I asked.

the sobbing. I turned to see a girl huddled against the wall. Her

obvious, Alpha. We heard screaming and got here in

I said, shrugging off my jacket and rolling up

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Chapter 105

the woods," I

tossed into the woods like orpses, but the curly-haired one still seemed ready to fight.

my fist straight into his jaw.

moved deeper into the woods, my warriors holding them

mind link. "Which pack are you from?" I asked, though I already knew the answer. "Fuck you,"

to his stomach. He doubled over in

you?" I didn't let him answer

pleas became garbled as he clutched his stomach, writhing on the ground. I threw another

nose.

two unconscious short- haired men. They immediately let out agonized howls until Logan signaled nearby warriors to cover their mouths before continuing

guy I was dealing with moaned on the ground. After stomping on his cock, I grabbed his shirt

a girl like that again, and I'll kill you." I delivered one final punch that knocked him

was wearing an all-black shirt.