Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

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.

Logan and Ryder turned to stare at

immediately, moving closer to my bed. "You just got out of surgery. You

in no condition to-" Logan

despite the pain radiating through my body. "I have the right to be involved in all decisions that affect our territory and our people. And let's not forget-I'm the one who killed both Wiley

challenge. Both men looked at each other, then back at me,

isn't about your rank," Ryder said softly, his eyes pleading. "This

won't be sidelined anymore. Penelope is my

sighed heavily, running his hand

said with finality. "Either you take me with you, or I'll find

could see the internal battle playing

"But you

further, but he nodded

Logan said, already heading toward the door with

I'd been hit by a freight train. Pain shot through

settled over my mood. The reality of my loss hit me like a physical blow, but I forced myself to push

of moving toward the edge