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?"

signaling for her to wait. My mother and the girl emerged, and the moment they saw each other, they both exclaimed, "Mate!" Leonard tried to lunge toward her,

outside.

out, probably concerned about what I was planning to do. Unfortunately, the crowd followed us

Everyone except my mother, Xena, Ama, William,

me go!" Leonard

make him stop struggling. The girl just stood there. I

people. She's frightened and needs some space," I tried to

those people,” Logan

me. Logan nodded at me,

Pack, a member of Logan's pack. You'll be safe there. He'll treat you well,"

He held out his hand, waiting for her to touch him.

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Chapter 106.

she asked, looking around

Xena stepped forward and said, placing her hand my

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

here?" Tatum appeared in the

stepped back. few paces,'

to keep my claws

my Beta's - Leonard's -