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.

one took the trucks, so I

in another. Everyone followed behind us as we slowly pulled out, making sure everyone kept up. Most of our pack members had already returned to the pack, so

what a real pack should be 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.

nervous, some were obviously still processing trauma. But there were also glimmers of hope. They were beginning to believe

several women posting signs for the conference room. Ryder had already sent out a massive mind link,

stories being shared-tales of rescue, of fear finally giving way to relief. Ama moved between the tables like a graceful hostess, ensuring everyone had enough food

coming to stand beside me

feeling a deep satisfaction settle in my chest. "It's going to take time, but they're strong. They

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auburn hair caught my attention. She was sitting alone at one of the tables, picking at her

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

watching."

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

been rescued were already playing with our pack's younger members. Their laughter echoed off

but satisfied. "Final count is forty-three new members. Mostly women