Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 203

Xena's POV

I stood up and walked past Ryder, heading for the bathroom. Just as he door was about to close, I heard them falking.

"Damn it," Logan muttered under his breath.

"This is going to be interesting. I've been waiting for her to explode Ryder's tone carried an almost amused edge.

"I'll get everyone ready. Xena's coming back," Logan said just before shut the door completely.

The shower water was hot, the stream pounding against my muscles ike a massage. I rotated my neck, letting the heat soothe every ache. Though my shoulder hurt the worst, my knees were killing me from having my legs bound together.

However, when I tried to wash my hair, I realized I had a problem.

"Ryder?" I called through our mind link.

"What is it?"

I could feel him trying

the bathroom door open, followed by rustling sounds before Ryder stepped

around." He slipped in the water, getting himself wet. I obeyed his command, turning my back to him. The sound of the shampoo bottle cap opening and closing filled me with anticipation, knowing he was

Logan sitting in the living room while Ryder was

uncomfortable.

went downstairs to get everyone ready." Ryder turned me around gently

Ryder, "I'm

moment those words left my mouth, I felt a release, like a weight had been lifted from my chest that

said simply. He turned and opened a bottle of conditioner, starting to work it

off guard. I had expected him to tell me to calm

of your emotions and turning them into something positive. I'll stand with you every step of the way, but this just shows me how strong you are." Ryder had me turn again as he rinsed

always stand beside you, and I completely agree with you. We're taking back

that moment, I knew that whatever happened, we would face it together. It only fueled the fire

he could shower

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me feet incredibly secure. We are a team, a family Nothing could

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