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.

distance near

said, nodding toward

surprised she still works

leaned forward, ready for gossip. The sparkle

Said a bunch of crap before I gracefully introduced myself," I explained, placing my other hand

laughed. "I would

pulled pork without bread and fried okra, Ryder ordered brisket with cheesy potatoes and beans, Ama chose the day's special (half

still want to go swimming this afternoon?"

don't know what you two want to do. If

know you just got some big news and

out together in forever. I want to go swimming!" Ama

he hid it well. I knew him-he probably wanted time alone, but he was willing to compromise for

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

need help designing the pool. We got approval, but I need to finalize

to help

and Ama immediately

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

concerned. "Oh no!

really good!" Yara visibly relaxed

some ranch dressing

them down."

and started blowing on

a pregnant woman and her food,"