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."

there something else bothering you?" William's tone

picture," I admitted, my voice tight

made a mistake?" he asked quietly, moving directly in

me.

like that. Think about it." I grabbed his arm and pulled him away from the others, lowering my voice so that even with their enhanced hearing, no one could overhear us. "What could Alpha Benedict possibly have that would make Alpha Wiley spend years developing such a

others wasn't as difficult as I'd feared, though

darkened.

on here, and until we figure out what it

we should

going to like it,"

is it?" William folded his arms across his chest. Looking over, noticed Luna Kestrel still engaged

different pack members.

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