Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 138

Don't Poke the Luna

Chapter 139

Xena's POV

I felt Ryder's hand settle on my back as he leaned forward in his seat his body heat radiating through the thin fabric of my dress. The warmth was comforting, but the tension in his muscles betrayed his unease.

"Mother, we've already discussed this, Ryder's voice carried that unmistakable note of finality that I'd come to recognize when he wouldn't be swayed.

I shifted slightly, creating just enough space between us to turn my gaze from him

to his mother. 'Discussed what exactly?" My eyes darted between them, trying to read the undercurrents of this conversation.

"That you'll continue your business and won't be giving up any of your work," he stated firmly, his eyes never leaving his mother's

face.

to maintain the independence I'd fought so hard for. After everything I'd been

"Yes, we did discuss how the shop takes up much of your time that would typically be devoted to duties here. However, Benedict and I have spoken, and we wanted

muscles tense in response. Every subtle movement she made sent my nerves jangling Years of living with Martha had taught me to

that dangerous edge appearing

a silent promise of protection. I leaned into

Benedict isn't ready to step down as Alpha yet.” Luna Kestrel's words fell heavily into the room. "I know we discussed him stepping down when you found your mate or when you were older. You've proven beyond doubt that you're ready, but with

my chest. Was she saying what I

hy

"School ends in two we not go to the beach after graduation? Travel to Italy. Once you take on the roles of Alpha and

traveling."

just slightly. "As for Xena's shop, we do hope you're interested in expanding it, hiring more artists, but as long as Luna duties are still fulfilled, you won't have any interference from us. You've proven to us that

words spilled out before I could stop them, raw and hurt. Logically, I understood what she was saying,

from claiming what was rightfully his. A profound sense of guilt began

slightly. "Him getting the alpha title after finding his mate was never set in stone. Even if none of this had happened, Benedict would still want me to train you for months, perhaps years, before

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