Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 256

Xena's POV

Alpha Wiley circled the chair slowly, like a

predator sizing up its prey. "Tom, Tom, Tom.

or

should I say... Gamma Tom of the Boneath Pack?"

The sweat drained from Tom's face. His eyes darted between Alpha Wiley and me, realization dawning.

You see, my dear Tom, I've known about your little undercover mission for quite some time now. Did you really think you could infiltrate my pack without me noticing?" Alpha Wiley's voice was smooth, almost conversational.

"I don't know what you're talking about, Tom said, but his voice lacked conviction.

Alpha Wiley laughed, a cold sound that made my skin crawl. "Oh, but you do. You've been feeding information back to Alpha Benedict for nine months now. Nine long months of you thinking you were so clever."

Tatum moved closer to me again, his breath hot against my ear. "This is where it gets interesting, princess."

I tried to step away, but his hand clamped down on my shoulder. "Don't you want to see what happens to traitors?"

been giving you just enough real information to make you feel useful, while feeding you

in horror.

me, Tom, what did you report about our mechanical shop? About our

mouth opened and closed, but no

You told them it was our main hub, our biggest money-maker. And what did they do with that information?" Alpha Wiley turned to me. "They blew

but my silence

them perfectly," Tatum said with admiration. "Dad's always ten steps

and he screamed in agony.

scream cut off as the electricity stopped. He hung limply

said, forcing my voice to remain steady despite the horror churning in my stomach. "You've made your point.

to me with raised eyebrows, as if genuinely surprised by

me here. You have me. There's no need to torture him further." I met his gaze directly, refusing to show the fear that was clawing at

lifted his head weakly, looking at me with confusion and something that might have been gratitude. Blood trickled

said, his hand still gripping my shoulder possessively. "We got what

can

extract later."

for a long moment, his cold eyes calculating. Then he smiled - that same twisted expression

to the warrior, who stepped back but remained ready to resume at a moment's

Chapter 256

Tom, Alpha Wiley continued conversationally, "your new Luna here has fust saved you from further... discomfort. For now. He walked over t where I stood, getting close enough that I could smell his stale breath.