Chapter 135

Xena's POV

Ryder walked into the closet as I was fastening my bra, his eyes lingering on my nearly-dressed form.

"Your wounds are healing nicely," he observed, his voice carrying that same deep timber that always made my skin tingle despite my best efforts to ignore it.

My gaze dropped to the marks that had dominated my skin just days ago. They looked like old injuries now, almost completely healed. I could barely feel them anymore, which surprised even me. The supernatural healing abilities of our kind never ceased to

amaze me.

"Don't dodge my question," I said, glaring at him. I grabbed a light jumpsuit and pulled it on quickly, then fumbled with my sandal straps, my fingers betraying my impatience.

"Logan texted asking when you'll be there," Ryder, replied, holding up his phone.

I froze, my heart skipping a beat. "Did you tell him about the Rogues" If Logan knew, everything would become exponentially more complicated. He'd go into overprotective brother mode, and I couldn't handle that right now.

"No, I didn't." He extended his phone toward me, showing me the screen. "See for yourself."

his word, Ryder hadn't mentioned anything about the Rogues. Relief washed over me in a wave so powerful it

the ice in

now?" Ryder asked, his green

saw Ryder's startled expression as he looked down at our joined hands, combined with the shock I could feel pulsing through our bond, I couldn't help the small smile

mine as he closed the bedroom door behind us. To my surprise,

thought we were meeting your mother?" I asked, confusion evident in my

released my hand to open the door for

fresh fruit, and flowers hit me immediately. Luna Kestrel had transformed the library

Perfect timing!" she exclaimed, stepping forward

at best. This sudden warmth

The feeling of being cared

So I thought I'd take the opportunity to prepare brunch, and we could spend some time getting to know each

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with my mouth open, finable to form words. My eyes took in the beautiful arrangement she'd so carefully prepared. The bowls of fruit, platters

touch snapped me back to reality, making me

sit down." She took my hand and pulled me to the sofa. Ryder followed, sitting on my

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