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

pointless. What did she need

Even knowing she was more

celebrate after tomorrow!" Ama was treating it like a

warrior

gesturing for Logan to join me. William and Leonard turned to watch the girls. They were so focused on making plans, though, I doubted they even noticed

down the sidewalk. Three men were lying on the ground with four others

"What happened?" I asked.

I heard the sobbing. I turned to see a girl huddled against the wall. Her dress was torn, her

We heard screaming and got here in time," one of my

and rolling up my sleeves. Logan was already doing the

1/3

Chapter 105

to the woods,"

haired men were unconscious, tossed into the woods like orpses, but the curly-haired one still seemed ready to fight. "She asked for it!" he

didn't even respond, just drove my fist straight

into the woods, my warriors holding them in

the mind link. "Which pack are you from?" I asked, though

stomach. He doubled over in

think it's okay to touch what doesn't belong to you?" I didn't let him

he clutched his stomach, writhing on the ground. I threw another

nose.

unconscious short- haired men. They immediately let out agonized howls until Logan signaled

moaned on the ground. After stomping on his

a girl like that again, and I'll kill you."

god I was wearing an all-black shirt. “Take care of