Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 231

Chapter 232

Xena's POV

We found the tunnel." William's voice echoed through the mind link to all of us.

Ryder and I exchanged shocked glances, the weight of the discovery itting us like a physical blow.

"What?" Dad frowned, his voice sharp with concern.

"They found the third tunnel," I explained to Dad, my hands clenching into fists, nails digging into my palms as I fought to control the surge of anger building side

me.

The tension in the room was suffocating. Everyone's emotions were retched to the breaking point, like a wire about to snap. Alpha Benedict's jaw tightened, his eyes flashing with a dangerous fire.

"Alpha Benedict, I think you need to consider stepping down. No, I'm going to strongly suggest you step down before this comes back to destroy you, Dad said, staring directly into Alpha Benedict's eyes with unwavering intensity.

The air crackled with hostility. Alpha Benedict's face darkened, his muscles coiling like a predator ready to strike.

"What about you? Are you going to step down and give the position to your son?" Alpha Benedict snarled, his voice dripping with

venom.

think," Dad replied without hesitation, then turned to Ryder.

deeply, his muscles tensed like a beast ready for battle. I could see him struggling to control his rage, that primal urge to tear everything apart flickering in

All current information is considered invalid. We need to reorganize and decide on a course of action.

Dad nodded

part, see what they can

Dad walked over and gave me a hug, his embrace warm but

here." I hugged him one

you, Benedict. I'll only deal with Ryder, or only with Logan. My agreement is with him now," Dad announced without waiting

muttering something under his breath

the dangerous aura radiating from Ryder, making my skin prickle

next moves. I'm going to seal the tunnels, and I expect the right answers tonight," Ry threatened in a low voice without waiting for Alpha Benedict to turn around. Before I could see Alpha Benedict's reaction, Ryder grabbed my arm, positioning me in front

for Ryder as we walked. We didn't speak the entire way. I knew he was processing

1/3

Chapter 232

and would talk

control. Every step was filled with

asked, making no attempt to hide

door opened. It was a wooden door covering a hole in the ground, just like the other tunnels

to be leveling these tunnels. We need some to string some explosives. Break off into three teams. I want this done by the end of today. Come find me before you blow them. As a general rule, all direction from here on out is to come from me directly," Ryder kept his head high as

unison before they started breaking off and figuring out how they were going to achieve

asked as he walked up

looking up at the

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255