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 kitchen area.

toward

still

forward, ready for gossip. The sparkle of curiosity in her eyes made

time we were here, she sat next to Ryder not knowing who I was. Said a bunch

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

brisket with cheesy potatoes and beans, Ama chose the day's special (half rack of ribs with fries), and William went for pulled

go swimming this afternoon?" Ama

I don't know what you two want to

got some big news and might want alone time," I

forever. I want to go swimming!" Ama said

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

what are your plans for the week? I only know we have school

designing the pool. We got approval, but I

happy to help you tomorrow," I

arrived, and Ama immediately popped a

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

looked concerned. "Oh no! Are you

good!" Yara visibly

brought some ranch dressing

them down."

Ama smiled and started blowing on the

between a pregnant woman and