Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 238

Whichever makes the most sefer. If it were up to me, I d observe fits and see which attack would create the most

We should act now! Not wait! A warrior from the back row stood up and started pacing I could feet byter getting angr

The fury radiating from him made the air feel thick and heavy,

"Okay," I said simply. "Explain your thinking? When he turned to look at me, I kept my expression neutral.

"They didn't wait when they attacked your shop! They dight wait when they kidnapped you! They took action. We look like cowards because we're doing nothing? His face was flushed red,

I took a deep breath, fighting to suppress the rage boiling inside me. His words hit the most sensitive spot in my heart-that feeling of helplessness, the humiliation of being beaten down passively. But knew anger would only cloud my judgment.

"Your name?" I asked calmly.

deeply to try to calm himself down. He looked about twenty-eight or twenty-nine, maybe thirty. His dirty

my shop is a very public place. The shooting and everything... they've been planning this for years. Years! This isn't something they decided to do overnight. If that building was important, we would have made an impact already. Are you willing to risk your life, and risk your fellow warriors' lives, to go knock on his door?" I

arm across the back behind me. He crossed his ankle over his knee and just

and do

the optimal response. What do you think they're thinking right now? If I were them,

moved our pack to another pack's territory, and we're waiting for their attack," another

when they least expect it, in the most painful way

words. I saw several warriors unconsciously straighten up, their eyes

sat down. He still

doesn't give us everything we need, what else can we try?" Ryder looked around the room. "We're done playing Benedict's games. From now on, we make our own plans and

kitchen, and I felt a surge of pride watching Ryder take command. This was the leader

it between us for now.