Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 110

Xena's POV

As rage rocketed through my body, everything around me blurred. Ihot to my feet, my wolf taking over, and stormed toward Helen. My hand closed around her throat, lifting her before slamming her hard against the floor. My wolf turned to Ryder, eyes blazing.

"Start the DAMN Challenge. NOW!"

Without waiting for his response, my wolf dragged Helen straight out of the office, across the entire pack hall. Everyone who witnessed the scene followed, whispers and exclamations echoing behind us-Oh my god," "That's right"-but my wolf paid no attention, hauling her straight to the challenge arena that was always ready.

My wolf wasn't about to wait a second longer and tossed Helen into the ring. She landed on all fours, pathetic and disoriented. I took several steps back, never taking my eyes off her.

"Xena..." Ryder's voice came from behind me.

"Back off, Ryder," I snarled through our mind link. Despite my fury, I maintained enough control not to create a scene by arguing in

front of everyone.

"You had meetings with Helen behind my back! You held important meetings without me! Am I supposed to be your equal partner, and this is how our

relationship works? You constantly hiding things from me? I will not live like this!"

I turned to face him, letting him see the raw hurt in my eyes. He took a step

toward me, but I stepped back, refusing his comfort. Ryder's expression

toward Alpha Benedict who stood with his arms crossed,

with

his head

his palms as he approached

her," I

himself in front of me, placing his hands on my shoulders. "Deep breath." He inhaled

tried to approach. I shifted my focus

each deep

now," I said after a

"What happened?"

the dark about everything. Then I walk into his office and find him in

nodded. His detached reaction suggested he didn't think this was a big deal. "You know he has to have meetings with

I glared

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to talk to him about it, tell him how you feel, and come to an understanding. X, I don't know Ryder that well, but I know he loves you.

are you on? You should be punching him

needs time to adjust. Did you honestly think everything would be

Ryder. He stood with his arms crossed, staring intently at

trees. After a moment, I sighed deeply. es... Martha that I

Alpha Benedict blocked his