Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 297

Xena's POV

"Good. Can you help me get these to the car?" Ama answered for us. They immediately complied, grabbing a box and heading out of the room.

"How's the baby?" I asked once they'd left.

"Good. Growing like a weed." Ama sat down with a long sigh, her hand automatically moving to her rounded belly.

"Boy or girl?" I asked as I shut down the computer.

"We want it to be a surprise." Ama rubbed her stomach with a small smile.

"Where's William?"

"Probably doing something that will eventually land him in the hospital." Ama grumbled.

I couldn't help but laugh at that. William's stubbornness had become legendary. Even serious injuries couldn't stop him from living life on his own terms.

"Speaking of hospitals..." Penelope walked into the room.

at her, knowing where

to meet

come, but I'd hoped we could wait a little longer. Penelope needed to meet her parents, but the timing worried me. Her emotional state,

back in. "Meet who?," Ryder asked as

"Tansy and Jericho."

in rough shape..." I tried to

reject the title so we

and... I just want to

the determination

Logan wasn't opposing, but he was hesitant

talked about this last night. She glared at

"Penelope..." I began.

you let anyone stop you?" Penelope turned

me.

words hit home. She was right-if it were me, nothing would

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rough, and everything they've done for the past nineteen years has been to ensure you were safe and loved. Whatever you think

"Come on." Logan sighed.

person Tansy really knew. But I also knew this was Penelope's moment, and she needed space to process this reunion, whatever