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?"

had time to discuss mate dynamics. Plus, we weren't sure who your mate would be." Logan hesitated at the

take your positions!" Alpha Benedict's voice

were filled with spectators, and someone was demonstrating moves to Helen. My eyes found

Logan gave me one last hug

Adrenaline began pumping through my veins, excitement building

my mind, but I shut that door firmly. I needed to concentrate, and nothing he could say would help now. This fight was for me. Anyone who

father's voice rang out, and Helen

her right hand. My memory served me well-she feinted left but attacked from the right. I raised my forearm to block, countering with my left fist. She blocked too, but didn't anticipate my

she gasped, but recovered quickly. She used her momentum to drop down, sweeping

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

called out loudly. I wanted everyone to know I wasn't done. Helen rolled over and

that all you've got?" I

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