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.

on

bit longer."

a long hug. The way he held me made me feel like

about you right now," he said, his eyes vacant in

up. "I will,” I promised Logan

as the door closed behind him,

around and slammed my fist into the wall. The pain shooting

hand in his. "Easy. We'll figure this

calm

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

I still think I'm the fucking reason his son

"Listen" he said softly, "Samuel loved you and he loved his father. You were both the most important people to him. Only reconciliation will bring real redemption-for you,

if

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 truly ready to

a deep breath and nodded, straightening up from Ryder's embrace. "Okay, I'll call

the cushions dipping slightly beneath our weight. I pulled out my phone, my finger hovering over the screen hesitantly.

home number. My finger trembled slightly as I hit the call button and held the