Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 219

Chapter 220

Xena's POV

"Ask me when Ryder gets home," I whispered, my voice barely audible over the soft night breeze.

The vans were moving faster than I'd initially anticipated, but each found trip still took about forty-five minutes-longer than I'd hoped. Ama efficiently loaded another group of people into the vehicles, her movements practiced and purposeful despite her condition. Delphine nodded at me before they departed, a silent confirmation that everything was proceeding according to plan. Each warrior reported their status exactly as they should, and with every successful journey, the knot of anxiety in my chest loosened slightly.

Still, I checked my watch every few minutes. Not knowing what was happening with Ryder and the others was driving me insane. Time seemed to mock me, each second stretching into an eternity as my heart hammered against my ribcage like it was trying to

break free.

Luna Kestrel appeared surprisingly relaxed, casually chatting with the remaining pack members, her posture betraying none of the tension that coursed through my veins. Every time the walkie-talkie crackled to life, my heart skipped a beat/

"Luna, William's voice came from behind me while I stared into the darkness of the forest, searching for threats that lurked in the

shadows.

"What is it?" I didn't even turn around. He moved to stand beside me keeping a respectful distance without touching me. Yet he was close enough-the same distance as during our earlier conversations which surprised me a little.

"You're literally jumping at everything. Ryder and the warriors will be fine. They'll go in, complete the mission, and leave before anyone notices."

I glanced at my watch-11:21 PM. Ama was loading another group of pack members into the vans. "I hope so."

bothering you?" William's

I

you think we made a mistake?" he asked quietly, moving

me.

lowering my voice so that even with their enhanced hearing, no one could

contact-touching others wasn't as difficult as I'd feared, though anxiety still dominated my

darkened.

going on here, and until we figure out what it is, we're still

do you think we

going to

his arms across his chest. Looking over,

different pack members.

into his office and

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like T'd just confessed to

to tell us what it was. We

hair. He took a few steps back and started paring

go see what you can find. Take pictures for me to look at. Any budget

has all the budget stuff," William said, looking

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