Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 276

Chapter 278

Xena's POV

"Thank you, Jericho whispered, his voice breaking with relief. 'Thank you so much.*

'We need to move quickly,' Logan said, already turning toward the exit. "If what you're saying is true about the bond, time is critical."

Ryder stepped forward. "What about Wiley's remaining forces? We killed him and Tatum, but there could still be loyalists."

"With both Wiley and Tatum dead, they'll be looking explained.

new leadership. Some might scatter, others might try to claim power for themselves, Jericho

"Then we need to secure that facility completely," I said. "We can't leave those weapons and serums for someone else to find."

Logan nodded. 'I'll send teams to sweep the entire compound. But first, let's get to Tansy."

'I want to go with you," I said firmly, my voice cutting through the sudden silence in the room.

Ryder turned to stare at me with identical expressions

closer to my bed. "You just got out of surgery. You need to

in no condition to-" Logan

to be involved in all

like a challenge. Both men looked at each other, then back at

softly, his eyes pleading. "This

be sidelined anymore. Penelope is my friend, and this affects all of us. I'm

running his hand

is made," I said with finality. "Either you take me with you,

internal battle playing across his features. Finally,

you follow

nodded grimly. "I'll get the doctor to prep you

said, already heading toward the door with Jericho

hit by a freight train. Pain shot through my ribs, my legs felt like jelly, and my left arm... I caught

dark cloud settled over my mood. The reality of my loss hit me like a

my breath and began the agonizing process of moving toward the edge of the bed. Every inch was a battle, my body protesting with waves

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