Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 184

"Dr. Pepper for me," I said.

"Iced tea," Ryder replied.

"Tea with lemon, please," Ama answered.

"Mountain Dew for me," William smiled at her, earning a light shove from Ama.

"Got it. Want any appetizers?" Yara asked, pretending not to notice the playful interaction.

"What did you bring us last time?" Ryder asked.

"Oh, those poppers?"

"Yes, could we get some of those?" Ryder requested.

"And fried pickles!" Ama said, a bit too loudly. Her face flushed as she leaned back in her

seat.

I watched Ama's reaction, thinking this must be pregnancy hormones at work.

"Of course! I'll put those in and be right back!" The server walked away.

then, I spotted Wren in the distance near the

toward the kitchen area.

still works

sparkle of curiosity in her eyes made me

knowing who I was. Said a bunch of crap before I

I hadn't missed that!" Ama laughed. "I

bread and fried okra, Ryder ordered brisket with cheesy potatoes and beans, Ama chose the day's special (half rack of ribs with fries), and

still want to go swimming this afternoon?" Ama

you two want to do. If you want to

you just got some big news and might

in forever. I want to

happy. I noticed Ryder seemed a bit restless, but he hid it well. I knew him-he probably wanted

only know we have

I need help designing the pool. We got approval,

happy to help

immediately popped a pickle into her

it out because it was too hot, downing half her tea before she

concerned. "Oh no! Are you

but really good!" Yara

Be careful. I brought some ranch dressing to dip them

them down."

Ama smiled and started blowing

a pregnant woman and her food," I muttered,