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.

Ryder wasn't budging. His words were like

something we should decide together," I said, trying to keep the frustration out

way, you would immediately pull back. No, I know you. You need to do things your way, in your own

I didn't respond, just silently followed behind him. What he said was

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

expression that instantly transformed into respectful deference when he saw Ryder. He extended his hand to shake Ryder's first. "Mr. Roderick, this is my wife, Xena." The word 'wife' made my heart

hand. He shook it, but

looking directly at Ryder. His belly hung over

coming along? I'd like a tour, thank you." Ryder's voice

course." Mr. Roderick grabbed his baseball cap and led us outside. I followed just a step behind, observing everything. "We've completed

plans, there would be a central space the size of a football field that could be divided into two

called out, still studying

it? A flicker