Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 296

The border wall was completely brick, about eight feet high. Wrought iron metal gates opened for us, with very high-tech cameras at every corner. The trees had been dense all the way until we reached a clearing. Everything was dark. A dark gray pack house sat in the middle with a black roof. There were no plants or greenery anywhere. It was either concrete or metal. My heart immediately broke for those kids.

I finally understood the despair that the people living here had experienced. This wasn't a home-this was a prison. No life, no beauty, just cold control. It made me even more certain we were doing the right thing.

People were going in different directions. Piles of furniture, clothes, blankets, and almost everything else had been thrown out. I saw gasoline cans and torches on one side and knew their intentions. I wasn't opposed to this. What surprised me was seeing William sitting on the steps.

"What are you doing?" I shouted as I got out of the car. Even Ryder was confused.

"I'm not spending another day in that place. Men need fresh air," William tried to stand up, but Ama kept him firmly

seated.

"Don't get up. You should be in bed."

"I have my wolf and am healing well. I'm just sitting here watching other people work," William laughed but winced in pain as he bent over.

Seeing William so stubborn, I couldn't help but smile. This need for freedom, I completely understood. Sometimes you'd rather endure pain than feel trapped.

"If you don't start relaxing, I'll drag your ass back to the hospital!" Ama scolded him, and the women passing by tried to hide their laughter. Ryder and I went up the stairs and into the depressing house.

glass windows were actually beautiful in a terrifying way. I didn't want them destroyed, but I didn't want to keep any memorial of this place. However, preserving them and

you doing?" Ryder asked. I hadn't realized I'd stopped

some way. I'm considering whether I want to keep them, use them

design..."

Ryder interrupted, grabbing my right hand and pulling me down the hallway. The

women to stay neat,

see things are going smoothly here," I/said, not hiding my smile as I walked in. "This is all yours!" Penelope had hair sticking up

amusing. She was always so organized, so in

bad Penelope has a situation she can't handle?" I

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and glared at me. This was something she'd never done before. It was organized when you

this. I heard the kitchen needs help deciding what food to keep and what to throw

what!" She was getting a bit hysterical now. "I'll go do that!" She stomped out, and

he looked tired just

need your help

it. You move," I said,

sis," Logan stood up and walked

where and keep dealing with the warriors. This might take me a