Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 238

Chapter 239

Xena's POV

so... do we have the day off tomorrow?" a young man next to Novak asked.

You need to be ready in case something happens, but yes, you can relax, Ryder put his hand on my knee, as if to say it was time to go to bed.

"Everyone get some sleep," I stood up and said. Ryder followed me out, and everyone said goodnight.

"Why isn't William back yet? I asked as we walked down the hallwa

"I don't know." Ryder's hand settled on the small of my back as we climbed the stairs, his touch grounding me in a way that nothing else could. "I'll mind-link him."

"Okay."

We reached our room, and Ryder paused at the door. "Still on the phone with Ama. She's got Galen handling it, but it looks like it's going to take a while."

"That's fine." The yawn escaped before I could stop it, my body finally catching up with the emotional exhaustion of the day.

Tired?" His green eyes searched my face, concern flickering in their depths.

shrugged, trying to play off how bone-deep weary I felt. Ryder unlocked our door and secured it behind us, the click of the lock somehow making the weight on my

whiskey, the amber liquid catching the lamplight as

was born for." The words came out flat, emotionless, but inside my chest felt like it

as he settled beside me, handing me the glass. His arm came

happiness worth what he's

be all the family I have left. Even though your parents are difficult... at least they're alive. When you lose

like your siblings, and even though you and William constantly bicker,

grateful for the momentary

me. I accepted it, downing the rest of my whiskey in one burning gulp. We walked to the bed together, and I

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Chapter 239

him, his strong arms wrapping around me like

the last thing I

too soon, bringing with it all the anxiety managed

walk-in closet. I already showered, curled my hair, and applied my makeup, but now I stood in my matching underwear, staring at the wall of

his perfect ass and a fitted athletic shirt that showed off every defined muscle. Even

to wear." The anxiety was hitting me full force now and I had to fight to control the sweat threatening to ruin my carefully applied makeup. My heart was beating so fast I

romper things." Ryder stepped into the closet, surveying my options with the

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