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'm tired of being miserable. Maybe I want to be happy." My tone dripped

happy too, but things have been rough lately. I figured

know I can still surprise you after all these days together." I nodded and pushed open the

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

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

could finally break free, William and Ama approached my

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

delivered today and needs a signature, so we're heading over after he finishes eating. Though at this rate, he might never get to eat." I gestured vaguely

want William asked,

and I'm not concerned enough to find out." I shrugged and leaned back in

indifference.

jealous, do you?" Ama shook her head

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Chapter 174

the I knew

wasn't the time.

when you get jealous for me,'

as he kissed the

just as Ryder finally escaped

asked, digging into

Just... them," I pointed at William

be an affectionate mate!