Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Xena's POV

I watched as Ryder slipped on a pair of basketball shorts and a tank top that did absolutely nothing to hide the definition in his arms. When he sat down to put on his shoes, I saw my opportunity and took it.

As I walked past him, I "accidentally" let my phone slip from my bar, clattering to the floor just within his view but conveniently out of his reach. I bent down

completely to retrieve it, making sure he got a perfect view of my backside. It was an old trick, but sometimes the classics worked best..

I could feel the wave of desire radiating from him before he quickly suppressed it. The fact that he was restraining himself was fascinating.

"Ready to go?" I straightened up and headed toward the bedroom door, feeling his eyes on me.

Ryder stood and walked toward me, his gaze dropping to my necklace before meeting my eyes again. "Oh, yes. His expression remained frustratingly neutral.

As we stepped into the hallway, Ryder closed the bedroom door behind us and locked it.

"We have time for breakfast before heading to the shop," he said.

You want breakfast?" I asked, surprised by his suggestion.

"Is that strange?"

"You're not exactly a morning person. You barely eat breakfast, and lately your appetite's been like a bird's," he said with a shrug.

Maybe I want to be happy." My

but things have been rough lately. I figured you'd be a little

still surprise you after all these days together." I nodded

my act, but thankfully

muffin and a bottle of water. I sat down and waited for Ryder to join me. By the time I'd finished my muffin, he still hadn't sat down. Looking over, I saw a group of girls had cornered him, and

break free, William and Ama

you up to today? You're up kinda early." Ama gave me a curious

got an email saying our order is being delivered today and needs a signature, so we're heading over after he finishes eating. Though at this rate, he might never

want William asked, glancing at the girls

to him, and I'm not concerned enough

indifference.

do you?" Ama shook her head

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Chapter 174

that way. That wasn't entirely the I knew when to show jealousy

wasn't the time.

jealous for me,' William said suddenly, running his

he kissed

1 muttered, just as Ryder finally escaped

gross?" he asked, digging into

I pointed at William and

hate us because you can't be an affectionate