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.

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

dismissively in the air. "You misunderstand, Ryder. No, we don't want her to stop her work. 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

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

voice dropped an octave lower, that dangerous edge appearing

more firmly against my back, a silent promise of protection.

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 your mate apparently becoming a target, perhaps it's best

Was she saying what I thought

hy

together," she continued. "School ends in two we not go to the beach after graduation? Travel to Italy. Once you take on

traveling."

as long as Luna duties are still fulfilled, you won't have any interference from us.

before I could stop them, raw and hurt. Logically, I understood what

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

Even if none of this had happened, Benedict would still want me to train you

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