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."

on

pleased he'd accepted my

half-smiled. "Something

my hand lingering against his solid chest for a moment longer

forgot the flooring,"

already there?" I asked, hoping to

We'll ask my mom

too

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his desk to continue working. After clicking the purchase button, the website showed the items would arrive Wednesday. His mother's membership clearly came with expedited shipping. A thrill ran

there, and we can

only half-listened, his attention returned to his work. I could tell his mind was

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get my art suppifes," I said, heading for

come with you?" Ryder looked

I'll only be

to find you after six minutes."

promise?" I asked as I walked out. He flashed me a mock-evil smile before returning

art supplies, then headed back

returned.

try again," I

sketchpad, I

thoughts drifted to Samuel and his

and a faint twinge

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