Chapter 134

Xena's PO

"Hurry up, you're meeting my mom in an hour." Ryder walked toward the

bathroom, rolling his eyes.

I jumped out of bed and followed him into the bathroom. I couldn't believe my ears. "Meeting? Your mother?" My voice wavered slightly with nervousness as my mind started conjuring up all kinds of awkward scenarios.

Ryder was turning on the shower, his naked body somehow failing to distract me at this moment.

"Yes, my mother." He slid into the water, leaving the shower door slightly ajar for me to enter.

"About what?" I only stuck my head in to ask. For some reason, meeting his parents made me more nervous than facing any danger.

"Harris, you're covered in oil and you smell like sex. Do you really want to meet my mother like that?*

"It sounds weird when you call me Harris." I muttered, but climbed into the shower anyway.

Ryder moved aside, giving me room to start washing.

would you prefer I

I wasn't about to admit it. "Whatever your little heart desires." I mumbled, then steered the conversation back on track. "What's

Ryder answered while

times to let the information settle. I grabbed the body wash and started cleaning the oil

having it presented as a real thing created this strange mix of dread

announce your separation from your father's pack and join

from Martha's control. With everything that had happened recently, I'd completely forgotten about breaking ties with my father. Part of me already felt like I didn't belong there

face,

eyes.

"Is that okay?"

we bonded, I stopped feeling like I belonged

gave me a gentle kiss. "You belong here now he said, his forehead pressed against mine. His eyes held something like a promise that

he stepped out to let me finish showering. I felt an odd sense of contentment, like life was finally

I asked while

want to go to your shop,

the Rogues? I want to be there when

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silent for a moment "Why?" he finally asked,

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