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Don't Poke the Luna

Chapter 158

Xena's POV

"I have my ways to convince you," William joked, walking over to set up the movie.

"What is it?" I asked Ryder through our mind link, noticing his sudden tension.

He didn't answer, just handed me his phone. Taking it, I saw an emai displayed on the screen.

"Ryder, I'm requesting a meeting with you tomorrow afternoon to discuss my promotion opportunities within the pack. There are several positions available, and I'd like to apply for them and get your guidance. If 3 PM works for you, please let me know. Love,

Helen

Helen again. She always found ways to get close to Ryder. I shook my head, no longer angry about her tactics, just weary of them.

"How did you respond?" I asked, trying to keep my voice neutral.

Ryder ook the phone back, swiped a few times, then handed it to me again.

and I will both

in approval. "Why don't you

me. William turned off the

have our own office. I need somewhere to handle my shop's accounts, and considering all the new responsibilities I'm taking on, having

I'll look into it," Ryder wrapped his arm around me, pulling me

against Ryder's chest. As he gently stroked

I refused to acknowledge I was awake. In my foggy state, I just wanted to

awake and can hear

How did I get here?" I mumbled, my

out." The mattress shifted as I felt Ryder

full of annoyance. I hated being dragged from good dreams, especially

need to go to

grabbed the blankets and pulled them over my head. Just as I found a comfortable position, the blankets

nearly screamed, shocked

Ryder laughed at my expression

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Chapter 158

and shower. However feeling particularly childish, I locked the bathroom door. To my satisfaction, I heard the doorknob rattle, knowing Ryder had noticed

felt wonderful and definitely helped wake me up. The warm stream from the

be?" Ryder called through the door, impatience evident in

the hairdryer, pretending not to hear him. Eventually, he

I put on a romper and was fastening my sandals when he walked

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