Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 222

Xena's POV

"Oh, I think Luna Xena is handling her trauma remarkably well. She still out here doing what needs to be done for our pack. She's not thinking about herself right now, and I think that shows how brave she is. William's defense made my heart skip a beat, gratitude washing over me for his support.

"Suppressing trauma isn't healthy either." Luna Kestrel's voice was gentle but concerned. "She's been pacing back and forth, jumping at every sound."

My stomach clenched every pime Lama Kestrel spoke about me like this, as if I weren't even present. I knew she meant well, but it still stung.

"I don't blame her for that. I think anyone would after being kidnapped. You heard her recording." William's reply was firm, supporting me in his own way.

"Yes, I have... just keep an eye on her, alright?" Luna Kestrel's voice seemed to be moving away from William

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. They were all just worried about me, I reminded myself. They cared.

William walked out and closed the door behind him just as the vans returned. He approached me while Ama stood up and began organizing people into the vehicles again. He gave me a look but said nothing. Instead, we watched as everyone climbed into the yans. There was one last group to go, and we still hadn't received any news. William checked his phone. Nothing. I wasn't sure that was good or bad.

Anxiety swirled in my chest like a trapped bird. What did no news mean? Were they still alive? I tried not to let panic seep into my thoughts.

"How long is the mission supposed to take?" I asked as the vans drove away. "Hard to say. Depends on whether they run into any unexpected situations." "What if everything goes smoothly?"

"Not certain. Maybe an hour or two. We're not exactly sure about the layout and what's inside. They might discover something that changes the plan."

mind drifted to the countless ways things could go wrong. Would they get hurt? Captured? One horrible scenario

than I wanted it to be. "Yes." William glanced

made my heart clench. Was it worry? Or was he hiding something from

"Yes," William answered again.

people in my life were out there, risking everything. The thought made my stomach churn.

is over there

of their warriors," William

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Chapter 222.

the last group?"

a slight tremor in my voice, and

to lose anyone

looked down

Ama walked over to us, slipping

on the last group

"Oh!" Ama looked surprised.

With everything going on I wouldn't be upset if you

should go?" Ama

want our baby safe," William answered tenderly, his eyes filled with

be over there for." Ama

would be that long, but he would be able to visit

bad idea." William looked down at