Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 288

Ama immediately covered my mouth with her hand, her eyes flashing with distress. "Don't say things like that, she scolded, her lower lip trembling.

"Bring her over here," Penelope ordered the warriors.

They dragged Martha's now-conscious form in front of us. Her eyes were wild with rage and something that looked like panic, though she tried to hide it behind vicious curses.

You fucking bitches!" Martha spat, struggling against her bonds. "I'll kill all of you! Every last one!"

Her threats were empty now, almost comical coming from someone so clearly broken and defeated. But I could see the fear lurking behind her fury.

"Calm down," I said coldly.

"Give her two punches to help her think clearly," Penelope commanded the warrior standing behind Martha.

The warrior delivered two solid blows to Martha's waist. Given her current weakened state, the impacts sent her crashing to the floor with an agonized wail. She writhed on the ground, screaming at the top of her lungs.

not sure if this was the

command, continuing to scream and thrash. The noise was grating on my nerves, and I

I said

but I kept my expression neutral. I gestured for the warrior to pull Martha up into a kneeling position so

glared at me with undisguised

If you can give me

deep enough to draw blood. In my peripheral vision, I noticed Ama staring

no idea what I'd been through, probably still thought of me as that hot-tempered girl from before.

agree to cooperate, nod,"

to lose all fight, her gaze drifting away from mine as if her soul

confess

her properly later," Ama suggested.

I said firmly. "We don't know who her

and Ama nodded

the plan then?' Ama

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