Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

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."

over me in a wave so powerful it almost made me dizzy. At least in this, he hadn't betrayed

said, the ice

we go now?" Ryder asked, his green eyes watching

saw Ryder's startled expression as he looked down at our joined hands, combined with the shock I could feel pulsing

us. To my surprise, he led me straight to the library rather

mother?" I asked, confusion evident in my

Ryder released my hand to open the door for

the library into a brunch and planning area, with food arranged beautifully

Perfect timing!" she exclaimed, stepping

return the hug. Until now, my interactions with her had been minimal at best. This

I asked with a smile on my face, even as I trembled inside. The feeling of being cared for was so foreign that

to plan your ceremony! So I thought I'd take the opportunity to prepare brunch, and we could spend some time getting

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eyes took in the beautiful arrangement she'd so carefully prepared.

landed gently on the small of my back, the electric feeling of his touch snapped me back to reality, making me jump slightly. "Um,

pulled me to the sofa. Ryder followed, sitting on my other