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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.

works. Luna Xena and I will both be present.

"Why don't you have your

down behind me. William turned off

we should have our own office. I need somewhere to handle my shop's accounts, and considering

it," Ryder wrapped his arm around me, pulling me tightly against

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

to acknowledge I was awake. In my

know you're awake and can hear me,"

want to be awake. How did I get here?" I mumbled, my eyelids still

carried you. You wouldn't wake up, completely passed out." The

of annoyance. I hated

need to go to

Just as I found a comfortable position, the blankets were viole yanked away from me. Cold air assaulted my body, and I sat up

screamed, shocked by

sleeping beauty." Ryder laughed at my

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Chapter 158

door. To my satisfaction, I heard the doorknob rattle, knowing Ryder had noticed the locked door. This small act of defiance gave me

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

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

hear him. Eventually, he walked

closet, Ryder hadn't returned, so I put

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