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

danger. Even knowing she was more than capable

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

situation out back," a warrior contacted

me. William and Leonard turned to watch the girls. They were

and down the sidewalk. Three men were lying on the

"What happened?" I asked.

when I heard the sobbing. I turned to see a girl huddled against

obvious, Alpha. We heard screaming and got here in

off my jacket and

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Chapter 105

the woods,"

into the woods like orpses, but the curly-haired

straight into his jaw. I knew I'd

deeper into the woods,

told her through the mind link. "Which pack are you from?" I asked, though I already knew the answer. "Fuck you," he spat blood at

stomach. He doubled over in pain curling

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

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

nose.

idle either, stomping on the cocks of the two unconscious short- haired men. They immediately let out agonized howls until Logan signaled nearby warriors

guy I was dealing with moaned on the ground. After stomping on

I'll kill you." I delivered one

I was wearing an all-black shirt.