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.

fought so hard for. After everything I'd been through, having someone stand up for what mattered to me felt... unfamiliar. Good,

Her eyes locked with mine, piercing and direct. "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 to discuss some things with

in response. Every subtle movement she made sent my nerves jangling Years of living with Martha had taught me to read the smallest signals, to

that dangerous edge

my back, a silent promise of protection. I leaned into his touch slightly, drawing

when you found your mate or when you were older. You've proven beyond doubt that you're ready, but with your mate apparently becoming

Was she saying what I thought she was

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time for you two to take a vacation together," she continued. "School ends in two we not go to the beach after graduation? Travel

traveling."

but as long as Luna duties are still fulfilled, you won't have any interference from us. You've proven to us that you can handle multiple

my heart, sharp and unexpected. "So I'm the reason Ryder isn't getting his Alpha position?" The words spilled out before I could stop them, raw and

to be the thing that held him back, that kept him from claiming what was rightfully his. A profound sense of guilt began

eyes narrowed 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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