Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 184

Chapter 185

Xena's POV

William had just opened his mouth when the waitress interrupted him. "Your food is here. This is the pulled pork without bread." She set the plate in front of me. "Ribs for this lady. Pulled pork with bread for this gentleman, and lastly, the brisket." Yara carefully arranged our food. "Anything else you need?"

"I think we're good. Thank you!" I told her, while curiosity clawed at my insides about what William had been about to say.

After Yara left, I picked up my fork and started eating. Neither Ryder nor I pressed

William about what he'd wanted to say; we just ate in silence. Ryder glanced at me but

remained quiet. We continued eating, the atmosphere between us delicate and tense.

Every now and then, Ama would look up, then shake her head and return to her food. Honestly, I found her obvious struggle to tell me something rather amusing. Every

movement betrayed her discomfort, like she was bursting with some earth- shattering

secret.

my gaze drifting absently toward the window. Suddenly, I spotted two black cars pulling up, and my heart sank. I gently nudged Ryder's leg to get his attention. I felt him follow my gaze as we both

asked,

seemingly oblivious to what was about to

done eating. We need to leave." I

the table just as Tatum walked in. He scanned the room

over my skin.

my spine. My entire body recoiled at his presence, and I hated the feeling. I forced

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Chapter 185

said, placing his hand on my thigh. "Though we

I hear your shop is almost finished with renovations?" His fake pleasantries

honest, I'm grateful it was vandalized.

that unsettling

lining. I'd still like to make an appointment

said with a smile.

I can start scheduling appointments. I have a backlog of work to complete before I take on new appointments. There were plenty of people scheduled before my shop was

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