Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

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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 be

don't you have your own

needed one," Ryder shrugged, lying down behind me. William turned off the lights as

need somewhere to handle my shop's accounts, and considering all the new responsibilities I'm taking on, having a space to organize everything would

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

turned over, resting my head against Ryder's chest. As he gently stroked my back, I closed my eyes and slowly

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

know you're awake and can hear me," Ryder

be awake. How did I get

completely passed out." The mattress shifted as I felt

of annoyance. I hated being dragged from good dreams, especially when I was enjoying comfortable

to go to

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

the hell? I nearly screamed, shocked

beauty." Ryder laughed at my expression but turned and walked into the

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choice except to get up and shower. However feeling particularly childish, I locked the bathroom door. To my satisfaction, I heard the doorknob rattle,

and definitely helped wake me up. The warm stream from the showerhead washed away my morning grumpiness. After drying off, I started doing my makeup and

be?" Ryder

Eventually, he walked away, and

returned, so I put on a romper and was fastening my