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

need to get through this week. With

on

bit longer."

The way he held me made me feel like he thought this might be the last time

said, his eyes vacant in

up. "I will,” I

As soon as the

the wall. The pain shooting through my knuckles was hot and sharp, but nothing compared to

gently took my injured hand in his. "Easy. We'll figure this

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

Even if he says he's forgiven me, I

think I'm the fucking

embrace warm and secure. "Listen" he said softly, "Samuel loved you and he loved his father. You were both the most

if he blames me

of his process after losing his son." Ryder stroked my hair. "But I believe Logan is right-

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

my finger hovering over the screen hesitantly. Ryder seemed to sense my reluctance; he gave me an encouraging

My finger trembled slightly as I hit the call button and held the phone to my ear. The phone rang twice before someone