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."

the countless ways things could go wrong. Would they get hurt? Captured? One

stated, my voice tighter than I wanted it to be. "Yes."

heart clench. Was it worry? Or was he hiding

"Yes," William answered again.

there, risking everything.

over there

of their warriors," William

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Chapter 222.

to send Ama with the last group?"

my voice, and I hoped he didn't

want to lose

down at me

walked over

asked if you were going to go on the last

"Oh!" Ama looked surprised.

sure if you would feel safer there. With everything going on I wouldn't be upset if you wanted to go. It might even give our pack a familiar face to

I should go?" Ama looked up

want you safe. I want our baby safe," William answered tenderly, his eyes filled

be over there for." Ama looked down. "I might be away from you

would be that long, but he would be able to visit you," I

bad idea." William looked down at