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.

Luna Xena and

don't

me. William turned off the lights as the

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

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

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

body was being shaken, but I refused to acknowledge I was awake. In my foggy state,

and can hear me," Ryder

did I get here?" I

out." The mattress shifted

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

to go to

and pulled them over my head. Just as I found a comfortable position, the blankets were viole yanked away from me. Cold air

nearly screamed, shocked

my

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

stream from the showerhead washed away

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

to hear him. Eventually, he walked away, and I was able

Ryder hadn't returned, so I put on a