Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 298

Tansy was covered in bandages everywhere. Her neck was completely wrapped, and there were yellow patches on her face. The blanket was pulled up to her chest, so I couldn't see what the rest of her body looked like. An IV line extended from her hand.

Jericho must have had a shower. His hair was combed and tied in a bun at the back of his neck. They'd obviously given him a razor too, because his beard had been trimmed. There were some bruises, but overall, he looked good. He sat in a chair beside Tansy, gently holding her hand. When I entered, they both looked at

me.

"How are you feeling?" I asked.

"They gave me something to restore my

olf. I'm still very weak, so she's struggling right now. I want to thank you for saving me." Tansy's voice was weak, but she tried to smile.

Looking at them like this, my emotions were too complex to describe. This should have been a heartwarming reunion moment, but I knew what I had to say next would make the atmosphere heavy. I had to be realistic, even if it was cruel. "You understand that since Wiley was killed, the Alpha title transferred to you."

that. I'm guessing you want us to reject it." Tansy spoke without showing

than I'd imagined. Nineteen years of torture hadn't destroyed her sanity, but I could

alone making decisions for innocent lives. You've been locked in cells, abused and starved for nineteen years. The world has changed, and you've both been traumatized in different

want it, but we also don't want

words surprised me. No anger, no

I said. They both suddenly

wants to meet you. I believe passing the title to her would

he's right outside the

meet us?" Tansy

I've already told her the basic situation of your story. She knows she wasn't abandoned because you didn't love her, but to protect her. Penelope doesn't need a

a second,/then back

real Tansy. Not the tortured prisoner, but a

looked at Ryder. He went to open the door. A trembling

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