Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 224

Xena's POV

"What do you want to show me?" Ryder pulled his shirt over his head and tossed it into the corner. William sighed and sat down. looking like he was preparing for the worst.

"First, this was Xena's idea. I just followed instructions, William said, placing his hand on his head like he was bracing for impact.

Ryder frowned, walking toward the closet. I could hear him removing his pants, and then he came out wearing only shorts. He ignored us completely as he walked into the bathroom and splashed water on his face.

The tension spread through my body like wildfire. I wasn't sure how Ryder would react. We had investigated his father without his knowledge, and that might make him feel betrayed. But the truth was necessary, even if it cost me his anger.

When he finally emerged from the bathroom, he spoke. "What happened?" He sat beside me, pulling me tightly against him.

I've been thinking about what your father might be hiding... Suddenly, this felt like a terrible idea.

"And?" Ryder looked down at me, his expression unreadable.

"No one was inside at the time. I had everyone outside waiting to be transported. Most of the warriors were with you." I glanced toward William, my heart beating faster, palms beginning to sweat.

"She asked me to look around your father's office for anything suspicious," William quickly added.

"You did what?" Ryder looked at both of us, shock written across his face.

a flash of betrayal in his eyes that stabbed at my heart. I didn't want to hurt him, but I needed to

hiding something. Your mom has been acting weird too. I

his face expressionless. "Did you find

reaction was calmer than I'd anticipated, which

the photos and handed it to Ryder. Ryder pulled his arm from behind me and sat up straight.

in Alpha Wiley's

then looked back at the phone.

everyone more excited?

there. We thought there would be people there, but there weren't-it was completely empty. Everything had a layer of dust on it, which means it's been vacant for some time. We were able to go in, set the bombs, and leave. The bombs went off as expected.

building that's supposedly a key money-maker for them,"

intel wrong?" I

me to access that information. I don't know, I

up and began

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Chapter 224

pacing.

or Logan,'

Or maybe Alpha Benedict just got

people know about

three of us." I answered quickly. Ryder tossed the phone back