Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 207

Xena's POV

"My office?" Ryder questioned, his eyebrow lifting slightly as he stared at his mother. My heartbeat quickened in my chest, this surprise catching me completely off guard.

"Yes. I've spent the past two days setting up your office. Come see. ina Kestrel smiled warmly as she walked past us, her elegant figure leading the way down the corridor. Ryder shot me a confused bok, then placed his hand on the small of my back, gently guiding me forward. I remembered we'd talked about this before, but with everything that had happened recently, it had completely slipped my mind. My thoughts were a jumble of anticipation and nervousness, wondering what she had prepared for us.

Luna Kestrel waited for us to gather at the door before unlocking it. Pushing it open, she gestured for us to enter first. My initial reaction was utter shock. Everything was exactly as I would have imagined it to be perfect. My heart felt like it was being submerged in a warm tide, that feeling of being understood, of being valued, nearly choking me. My drawings hung on the walls, and she'd even fixed up the desk I bought. One for each of us. The space wasn't huge, but there was room for a small couch along the wall with a mini bar beside it: Twp beige armchairs sat in front of each desk.

"I deliberately left some blank spaces so you could add your personal touches. When you officially take over, we can rotate offices," Luna estret said, a gentle smile playing on her lips. The acceptance in that smile made something inside me quiver.

"I would hug you if I could," I said, amazed at how perfectly the office had been put together in such a short time. She had truly captured everything. My throat tightened with emotion.

'I'm so glad you like it!"

Ryder pulled his mom in for a hug.

missed. Either way, your passwords are on sticky notes on

Ryder said as she turned

gave me a smile before walking out

He booted up the computer, pulling over another office chair for me to sit beside him. I wasn't sure what style or

or something else?" Ryder asked as

"Photos are good."

Nothing special, going to the pool or eating lunch outside. Most were taken far enough away that you could see my face but also see where I was. In the pool one, it was close enough that you

shit..." I said

"What is it?"

the photos?" My palms started sweating, intuition telling me something

are several hundred..."

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Chapter 207

arting to panic. Fear spread through

rong? Ryder stood up, looking at me with