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.

the distance near the kitchen area.

there," I said, nodding toward the kitchen area.

she still works here," Ryder

Ama leaned forward, ready for gossip. The sparkle

next to Ryder not knowing who I was. Said a bunch of crap before I gracefully introduced myself," I explained, placing my other hand over

missed that!" Ama laughed. "I would have loved to see it." Chapter

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

to go

you two want to do. If

some big news and might want alone time,"

out together in forever. I

it is then," I agreed. There was something satisfying about making a pregnant woman happy. I noticed Ryder seemed a bit restless, but he hid it well. I knew him-he

I only know we have school testing on Thursday,"

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

be happy to help

and Ama immediately popped a pickle into

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

concerned. "Oh no! Are

they're hot but really good!" Yara visibly relaxed

dressing to

them down."

Ama smiled and started blowing

woman and her