Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Don't Poke the Luna

Chapter 171

Xena's POV

"There, I did it." I pushed away the will, feeling a strange sense of urease wash over me, like I'd been forced to touch a secret that shouldn't belong to me. "I need to go, but Samuel's father wants you to call him."

Logan stood up, gathering his things, exhaustion evident in every movement.

"Do you think that's a good idea?" Ryder asked Logan, tension lacing his voice.

"I think he's ready to apologize and forgive. He needs this final good ye. The tree's been planted, and I had a plaque made saying it was from you. So, if he thanks you, that's what happened."

I studied my twin brother's face-the dark circles under his eyes, the tight line of

his mouth. 'Are you okay? You're under so much pressure right now."

み

to get through this

on

bit longer."

hug. The way he held me made me feel like

safe. I can't worry about you right now," he said, his eyes vacant in a way I'd never seen

will,”

left. As soon as the

such a FUCKING mess!" I whirled around and slammed my fist into the wall. The pain shooting through my knuckles was hot and sharp, but

in his. "Easy. We'll figure

deep breath, trying to calm myself. "I still don't know how

if he says he's forgiven me, I still remember what he

funeral. I still think I'm the fucking reason his son

"Samuel loved you and he loved his father. You were

his mind? What if

let him say his piece. Accept whatever emotion he brings. It's part of his process after losing his son." Ryder stroked my hair. "But I believe Logan is right- he's

breath and nodded, straightening up from Ryder's embrace. "Okay,

sat together on the sofa, the cushions dipping slightly beneath our weight. I pulled out my phone, my finger hovering

number. My finger trembled slightly as I hit the call button and held the phone to my ear. The phone rang twice before someone answered, each ring seeming