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.

His words were like a wall,

I said, trying to keep the frustration out of my voice, hoping he would understand my desire

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 own time. That's why I was upset

forward. I didn't respond, just silently followed behind him. What he said was true. Many times I thought I'd changed, but I

the metal fence surrounding their construction site. Ryder walked straight past the warning signs and approached a trailer where a generator was running. After knocking once on the door, he walked

I didn't know you were coming today." The burly man inside had an angry expression that instantly transformed into respectful deference when he

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

were married," he said, looking directly at Ryder. His belly hung over his jeans, somehow held up

I'm here to check on progress. How are we coming along? I'd

I followed

quietly slipped over to examine them. The community center was massive. According to the plans, there would be a central space the size of a football field that could be divided into two

called out, still studying

me. "What is it? A