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."

something else bothering you?" William's tone suggested

whole picture," I admitted,

mistake?" he asked quietly, moving directly in

me.

voice so that even with their enhanced hearing, no one could overhear us. "What could Alpha Benedict possibly have that would make Alpha

physical contact-touching others wasn't as difficult

eyes darkened.

until we figure

you think we

to like

chest.

different pack members.

his office and look

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eyes widened like T'd just confessed to murder.

gaze steadily. I refused to tell us what it was. We know he's hiding something. His office might have that

hair. He took a few steps back and started paring before returning to me. "What about Lama

what you can find. Take pictures for me to look

the budget stuff,"

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