Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 277

Xena's POV

The man before me was barely recognizable from the photos I'd seen. Jericho looked like he'd been through hell his clothes were filiby rags, hit wall and unkempt. But despite his broken appearance, I could sense an intelligence behind those tired eyes.

"Jericho," I said, my voice steady despite everything I'd been through. I think we have a lot to discuss."

He nodded slowly, his gaze flicking between Logan, Ryder, and me.

"Sit, Logan commanded, pointing to a chair they'd brought in. Jericho complied without argument.

"Do you know who I am?" I asked, my voice steady but respectful.

"I do, he replied quietly.

"Do you know who they are?" I glanced at Ryder and Logan.

"Yes, ma'am."

"Logan, this is Penelope's father, Jericho." I didn't look at Logan as I spoke. Jericho appeared surprised but said nothing.

carefully. His beard had grown out, and his hair looked like it hadn't been combed

traitor you thought he was,

betrayed anyone!" Jericho's voice carried anger

agreement based on similar goals. You see, Alpha Wiley has a mate who's still alive. Before she found Alpha Wiley, she had a boyfriend." I kept my gaze fixed on Jericho, ensuring what I'd been told was

me, confirming my suspicions. He

still alive?" he asked,

'Yes."

is she?" Logan

Alpha Callan's only daughter, Penelope's mother." I watched

before forcing himself to

too much like her father. Wiley discovered

confused," Ryder said, trying to piece

Tatum.

dies. However, werewolf law requires the firstborn to become alpha. Penelope is olde Therefore, Penelope is the rightful heir to the title, not Tatum. Only if Penelope dies can Tatum become alpha. However, Wiley knew Tom was a Wiley read every text Tom sent to Alpha Benedict. That's why he moved operations away from

to use the super soldier serum to enhance his

He was going to just kill

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dead, Ryder said, trying to

Which means... Logan continued.