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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 I will both be present.

"Why don't you have

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

somewhere to handle my shop's accounts, and considering all the new responsibilities I'm taking on, having

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

slow, like every horror film. I gradually lost interest and turned over, resting my head against Ryder's

was being shaken, but I refused to acknowledge I was awake. In my foggy state, I just wanted to sink back

you're awake and can hear me," Ryder

to be awake. How did I get

wake up, completely passed out." The mattress shifted as I felt Ryder stand

me?" I asked irritably, my voice full of annoyance. I hated being dragged from good dreams, especially when I was

to

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

the hell? I nearly screamed,

my expression but turned and walked into

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shower. However feeling particularly childish, I locked the bathroom door. To my satisfaction, I heard the doorknob rattle, knowing Ryder had noticed the locked door. This small act of defiance gave me a petty sense of revenge, though I knew it was

me up. The warm stream from the showerhead washed away my morning grumpiness. After

be?" Ryder called through the door,

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

hadn't returned, so I put on a romper and was fastening my sandals when he walked

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