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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the

my nerves more taut. Each

Alpha Benedict's office, I could hear his voice through the door.

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

Benedict seemed surprised as I brushed past him into the office without waiting for an invitation. Ryder was right behind me, and I could

Luna Kestrel, William, and Logan were all present. Alpha Benedict

voice. How

here for pleasantries. walked to the front of the room. Ryder moved to

his uncertainty about

stated simply, looking directly

had enough of being sidelined. I've had enough of not being told everything that's happening, and I've had enough of being told you'll handle it. With all due respect, your handling didn't prevent me from being kidnapped by Tatum. We won't be sidelined anymore. From now on, we will be involved in everything. Every decision and every piece of information will go through us. I'm the one with

have heard a pin 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

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