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.

of being miserable. Maybe I want to be happy." My tone dripped with

to be happy too, but things have

to know I can still surprise you after all these days

a look that said he wasn't buying my act, but thankfully he didn't

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 from his expression, he wasn't thrilled about it. Typical. Į gazed out the window, pretending

finally break free, William and Ama

What are you up to today? You're up

to prove a point. Second, I got an email saying our order is being delivered today and needs a signature, so we're heading over after he finishes eating. Though

they want William asked, glancing at

and I'm not concerned enough to

indifference.

you?" Ama shook

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Chapter 174

weird that way. That wasn't entirely the I knew when

wasn't the time.

when you get jealous for me,' William said suddenly, running his finger along Ania's

he kissed the

Seriously gross, 1 muttered, just as Ryder finally escaped and sat

gross?" he asked, digging

pointed

you can't be