Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 203

Chapter 204

Xena's POV

"Are you ready?" Ryder asked, his voice cutting through the silence of the bedroom.

I inhaled deeply, trying to steady the storm of emotions raging inside me. Standing before the closet, I hesitated for several seconds before deciding on a simple t- shirt and shorts-uncomplicated, just like my resolve in this moment.

Ryder grabbed two shoulder straps and held them out to me. It took few minutes to adjust them properly, but I had to grudgingly admit they helped ease the stiffness in my shoulders. While Ryder made his final preparations, I stood before the mirror, examining myself.

The fire burning in my eyes reflected back at me-that determination that comes after being hurt, after being violated. From this moment forward, I was taking control of my destiny.

"Yes, I'm ready. Come What may.",

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at the small of my

my nerves more taut. Each step felt

Benedict's office, I could hear his voice through the door. "Why are we here, Ryder?"

head slightly to look at me, and I stepped forward. Because I

the office without waiting for an invitation. Ryder was right behind

Benedict, Luna Kestrel, William, and Logan were all present. Alpha Benedict had activated the speakerphone; my father was on

your voice. How are you holding up?" Dad

I'm not here for pleasantries. walked to the front of the room. Ryder moved to the side

what's going on?" Dad's voice revealed his uncertainty about

simply, looking

in everything. Every decision and every piece of information will go through us. I'm the one with the genius IQ. We won't be hiding away on some stupid vacation while the packs are in trouble. I will

drop. No one spoke. Dad remained silent. Alpha Benedict just narrowed his eyes, and Luna Kestrel looked shocked, sitting back in her chair. I couldn't see the expressions on William's, Logan's, or Ryder's faces, but I could feel Ryder's satisfaction radiating from

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