Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 162

"Sure." Ryder stood up and walked over to sit beside me, his body heat immediately warming the space between us.

"Here are my inspiration pictures." I

the tab with the giraffe image.

"I like it. Surprised you picked this, though."

is eyebrow arched slightly, those green eyes studying me with curiosity.

"Why?" I asked, genuinely wondering what he'd expected

"Thought you'd go with something more like your shop's style."

"Oh, no. I don't want that vibe for the office." I flipped to the second tab, showing him paint colors and carpet samples.

"Looks good. What about the desk?"

"Keep an open mind," I warned as I flipped to the final tab. Ryder's expression shifted to surprise, but he didn't immediately comment. My stomach tightened, waiting for his reaction. Did he hate it? Was he just being polite?

"This is what you want?" he finally asked.

"Yeah, they need restoration work," I said with forced confidence, though the scope of the project made me nervous inside.

"They definitely need work, but if you can pull it off, they'll make great desks." Ryder's answer made the tension drain from my shoulders.

"You really want these? I could find something more modern if you prefer." I offered, still testing his reaction.

"No, I like what you picked. It'll just be a big project."

I don't already have enough on my

he'd accepted my

half-smiled. "Something like

my hand lingering against his solid chest for a moment longer than

the flooring," he pointed

what's already there?" I asked, hoping to save

my mom

spending too much?" I

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and returned to his desk to continue working. After clicking the purchase button, the website showed the items

can decide

returned to his work. I could tell his mind was elsewhere, so

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get my art suppifes," I said, heading for the

come with you?" Ryder looked

only be

six minutes." Ryder muttered, eyes returning to his

I walked out. He flashed me a mock-evil

grabbed my art supplies, then headed back down "You're

returned.

try

out my sketchpad, I froze.

and his father. A

me-nostalgia, grief, and a

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