Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 206

Xena's POV

Alpha Benedict's office door opened, and Luna Kestrel poked her head out, gesturing for us to enter. That's when I realized where Leonard had gone.

Ryder stood before his father with his arms crossed, back straight as rod, determination flashing in those green eyes I'd grown so familiar with. Logan and I remained behind him, fully aware this conversation had evolved beyond just my situation—it was now about power dynamics and who would be included in them. This felt more like a chess match between father and son than a simple meeting.

"We've reached an agreement," Alpha Benedict announced. "You two an attend any meetings and receive all information, but final decisions will be made by me." His voice carried that unnistakable Alpha authority that made my spine stiffen automatically.

"As long as you understand our opinions won't be dismissed and we have equal say," Ryder responded, his voice steady yet powerful. "You need to respect the fact that our lives are

le ones at risk. Youve been grooming me to take your place.

"Which is precisely why won't hand over power when things are this dire," Alpha Benedict replied with unexpected calmness.

"Good. Now that's settled, we need to finalize tonight's plans," Dad's voice came through the speaker.

father. "Since the building is a mechanical factory, my team will handle planting the bombs. You'll be responsible

back- the helplessness, the desperation. Revenge

a day early instead of waiting until the ball?" I asked, my voice

looked me straight in the eyes, and I could feel the anger simmering beneath his words. "Second, striking when the place is full of their business operations will create maximum impact. We have someone posing as a vehicle delivery to get inside. That car will

striking my heart. I wanted revenge, yes, but at what cost? Would innocent people get hurt? These questions swirled in

step?" Ryder asked, his

to any drones or movement within a two-mile

where Leonard

finalizing

Beta?" Alpha

me happy for Leonard, yet worried about the dangers ahead. If anything happened, I wasn't sure I could bear

couldn't keep the urgency from my voice, knowing we wouldn't

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