Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Ryder's POV

"Let my mother take you to the bathroom to clean up, then you can join the party," I commanded. Not ideal, but there weren't many options left.

"Come along, dear. My mother wrapped her arm around the girl's shoulder, and we followed behind them. As they entered the women's restroom, Xena and I walked into the men's.

Leonard was washing his hands. His back suddenly straightened as

approached the sinks. "What's that smell?

Xena and I exchanged puzzled glances. "Blood," she shrugged. She was about to place her hands under the faucet when suddenly her back slammed against the wall. Her claws and fangs instantly appeared, a threatening growl escaping her throat.

"Damn it, Leonard, what are you doing?" I asked, preparing to intervene.

Leonard ignored Xena's hand gripping his throat, leaning in to directly scent her palm. That's when it clicked

"Shit." Xena retracted her claws and dragged him out of the bathroom.

Without even knocking, she thrust her head into the women's restroom. My mother looked utterly shocked. "What the hell, Ryder, what are you doing?"

"Bring the girl out," I said, my voice filled with authority. I watched them exchange confused glances before walking toward us. Logan stood nearby, arms crossed. The commotion we'd caused had already stopped the music, drawing a crowd. Xena stepped forward, shock washing over her face when she saw my hand still firmly gripping Leonard's throat.

"Ryder?"

emerged, and the moment they saw each other, they

outside.

mother called out, probably concerned about what I was planning to do. Unfortunately, the

in frustration. Everyone except my mother, Xena, Ama, William, Logan, Penelope, and our

me go!"

stop struggling. The girl just stood there. I released her, maintaining

was just attacked by several people. She's frightened and needs some

those people,” Logan

Logan nodded at me, and I

a member of Logan's pack. You'll

He held out his hand, waiting for her to touch him. Trembling, she stretched out her hand, lightly touching his fingertips before quickly

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asked, looking around in

mate bond, Xena stepped forward and said,

again, extending her entire hand into Leonard's. She slowly moved closer until her arms were wrapped around him. Leonard gently

Tatum appeared in the

back. few

myself to keep

appears she's my Beta's - Leonard's - mate," Logan said through gritted