Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 302

Xena's POV

"We're going to Wiley's abandoned factory tomorrow afternoon to inventory his weapons stockpile. We'll split those weapons between us," Logan said, looking at Ryder and me.

I nodded, my body still aching from the battle. The adrenaline was wearing off, leaving behind exhaustion that seemed to seep into my bones.

Ryder responded, "Alright. What about Martha?"

"I'll go check on her condition when I get back. We'll interrogate her tomorrow morning. I'm too tired right now, but thankfully everything's finally over." Logan's voice carried the weight of everything we'd been through.

"Ryder and I will come find you after our morning meeting. We'll interrogate her together. I'm really curious about who exactly let her out..." I glanced at Ryder, his expression serious and focused.

Logan nodded in agreement. "If you need transportation, there are trucks available. If not, please follow your respective Alphas back to our pack. You'll be assigned rooms. Get some good rest tonight."

"Those going to Boneash Pack, we'll meet in the conference room at 9 AM tomorrow morning to discuss some different matters. Please be on time. I'll make sure there are clear signs posted," Ryder announced. Everyone nodded in agreement.

and settled in. No one took the trucks, so I assumed they all had their own transportation. Only when everyone was in their vehicles did we get in our car

we slowly pulled out, making sure everyone kept up. Most of our pack members had already returned to the pack, so when we arrived, there were many people standing

like-united, caring. Ama stood at the front door, directing our members to bring the new members to the pack house dining room for dinner. Ryder and I stood aside, making sure we weren't needed. Our warriors carried luggage to rooms, and even some of the older teenagers

new member's face. Some looked nervous, some were obviously still processing trauma. But there were

members gathered in the dining room enjoying dinner. I glimpsed several women posting signs for the conference room. Ryder had already sent out a

mixed with the new arrivals. I could hear fragments of stories being shared-tales of rescue, of fear finally giving way to relief. Ama moved between the tables like a graceful hostess,

me as we watched from the doorway. "They're already

nodded, feeling a deep satisfaction settle in my chest. "It's going to

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one of the tables, picking at her food while watching everyone

murmured to Ryder, nodding toward her. "She's going

watching."

and nodded. “I'll make sure Ama knows. We've

was infectious. Children who had been rescued were already playing

at my elbow, looking tired but satisfied. "Final count is forty-three new members. Mostly women