Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 150

Xena's POV

"I didn't say that,” I annotinced, pulling my helmet off as we approached the construction site. The air was filled with the sound of drills, saws, and the scent of sawdust. In the distance, we could see the top of the building taking shape against the sky.

"Oh?" Ryder's response was casual, but I could tell he was waiting for me to elaborate.

We began walking up the slope towards the site. I just meant that when we go on trips, we can take the motorcycle, Honestly, 1

mother said." wasn't giving much thought to what your

"Okay."

"What do you think we should do?" I asked, looking up at him.

to you." Ryder wasn't budging. His words were like a wall, pushing all responsibility back to

together," I said, trying to keep the frustration out of

Since I've known you, you've done things your way. If I said, we're doing it this way, you would immediately pull back. No, I know you. You need to do things your way, in your

just silently followed behind him. What he said was true. Many times I thought I'd changed,

surrounding their construction site. Ryder walked straight past the warning signs and approached a trailer where a generator was running.

had an angry expression that instantly transformed into respectful deference when he saw Ryder.

was human. "Hello," I said, extending my hand. He shook it, but

said, looking directly at Ryder. His belly hung over his jeans, somehow

check on progress. How are we coming along? I'd like

cap and led us outside. I followed just

be a central space the size of a football field that could be divided into two separate areas if needed. Each side was symmetrical in terms of bathrooms, open spaces, and overall layout.

I called out,

A flicker of confusion crossed Ryder's eyes, but his tone