Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

1 tilted my head, giving him an exasperated look. "Are you giving me psychology lesson?"

"Maybe." He shrugged, his eyes teasing. "But it's working, isn't it?"

I didn't respond, just exhaled softly.

Logan patted my shoulder, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "Though

I have to say... that throw was badass. Total alpha move. Even if you looked like a crazy woman ready to murder someone.*

"Rude!" I playfully punched his shoulder.

Logan laughed and pulled me into a hug. "You need to focus. Helen as combat training, and you can't fight like a jealous girlfriend. You can beat her easily, but only if you keep your head clear."

"Fine... fine." I said reluctantly. "How are you so good at this? You just found your mate yesterday too?"

busy with your shop, never had time to discuss mate dynamics.

your positions!" Alpha Benedict's

with spectators, and someone was demonstrating moves to Helen.

this, X." Logan gave me one last hug

bitch, I started stretching my limbs. Adrenaline began pumping through my veins, excitement building once more. Una prowled

me. I felt him trying to connect with my mind, but I shut that door firmly. I needed to concentrate, and nothing he

voice rang out, and Helen

left but attacked from the right. I raised my forearm to block, countering with my left fist. She blocked too,

her momentum to drop down, sweeping my legs out from under

We'd practiced this move countless times, and my response was instinctive. I wrapped my arm around her neck and flipped her off me. We rolled together, and she landed a hard punch to the back of my head. I pinned her down and delivered a precise blow to her nose. It broke instantly, blood spraying. Not

called out loudly. I wanted everyone to know I wasn't done. Helen rolled over and sat up, wobbling as

all you've got?" I

1/2