Chapter 233

Xena's POV

Even though I didn't want him to do this, I was beginning to think might be the only way to get him to relinquish control. He was a man spiraling out of control, and that was dangerous. "I understand.

We sat there for a while longer until the sun hung high in the sky. should go check on my men, Ryder sighed.

"I'll go prepare lunch for everyone. I'll mind-link you when it's ready

Ryder stood up and extended his hand for me to take. I accepted it, and he pulled me close for a kiss. "That would be a nice gesture."

'I can't promise anything fancy since I haven't spent time in that kitchen yet, but I'll do my best," I promised as we stepped into the sunlight.

“Nothing special needed. Just enough to keep us going." Ryder released my hand as we had to walk in opposite directions.

"Take care," I called out to him.

"You too."

seen Luna Kestrel today, which was somewhat unusual. Still, not wanting to encounter him, I

available for preparation. It must have been recently stocked because it was filled with various ingredients. Finally, I decided on steak. I could slice them, and people

iron pan and season it with oil and salt. While it heated, I removed the steaks from their packaging

set it to warm, then gathered ingredients

added the dressing, then returned it to the refrigerator. Back at the steaks, using tongs, I moved the steak to sear all sides, then

I continued repeating this process, setting out different options on the table for them to choose from. As I

"That smells wonderful."

as I turned around.

holding, knuckles white from the force. I could feel my wolf growling within, warning me to be careful. This man had

I'm not here to cause trouble." Alpha Benedict waved dismissively, gesturing for

ready, and your father just walked into the kitchen, I said through the mind link, struggling to keep my

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my way, Ryder responded, and I

the steaks from the oven. However, instead of walking toward the dining table, he stood by the

as I sliced the steaks, feeling Alpha

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