Don't Poke the Luna

Chapter 127

Xena's POV

I grabbed my shirt and raced behind a tree, slipping it on only after shifting back to human form. The process took mere seconds, but I remained hidden, trying to organize my chaotic thoughts. It wasn't the attack that disturbed me, nor the blood and bodies scattered across the ground-it was what the rogue had said to me.

Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to calm down and walked back to the battlefield.

"What happened?" Alpha Benedict's voice thundered with fage,

Ryder spotted me and motioned for me to come over. The warriors parted to let me through as I stumbled forward. My body still trembled, the adrenaline from the fight yet to fade away.

A warrior steadied me by the arm, helping me reach Ryder's side. He wrapped his arm around me firmly, his warmth instantly grounding me.

"We were patrolling the boundary. I wanted Xena to become familiar with our territory," Ryder explained, tension evident in his voice.

and then what?" Alpha Benedict asked

"A gust of wind brought their scent to me. Ryder climbed over the wall to confirm there were Rogues. He told me to run, but I refused." A wave of dread washed

up at him, I suddenly realized how terrified I

shifted by then. My wolf took over completely and killed that Rogue. Next thing I knew, all the Rogues were jumping in. Ryder

through my

away. "A Rogue jumped on

off as he tore at my shirt to examine the bite mark. The wound wasn't particularly des, but it stung

my own carefully controlled anger. "Don't fucking interrupt me! Yes, my neck was bitten, but one Rogue who had shifted back to human told him not to kill me because I... I was the one

mean, 'the one they wanted?" He spoke through gritted

to keep one alive. I have a feeling they were targeting me specifically." My tone was sharp,

a low voice. He was furious-no really at me, but because I'd been hurt and

you'd be dead right now. Your warriors responded too slowly! You were like a sitting duck out there. No matter

angry

you to the hospital," William stepped forward. He was probably the only one brave enough to speak in that moment, but I suspected it was more

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