Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 304

Xena's POV

It was impossible. He was supposed to be dead. My mouth fell open in shock, my mind struggling to process this impossible reality."

Around me, I could see my young warriors kneeling in the dirt. They'd been beaten badly their faces were swollen and bloodied, their eyes burning with pure rage as they glared at Benedict.

We were surrounded by a circle of Benedict's masked warriors, while several SUVs and vans were parked nearby, their engines still running.

Benedict's smile widened as he saw my shocked expression. He was clearly savoring this moment. His satisfaction was disgusting, making my stomach churn with revulsion.

The sound of a car door slamming made me turn my head. My blood turned to ice as I watched a figure emerge from one of the SUVs, hips swaying with deliberate seduction.

Helen.

She strutted toward Benedict like she owned the world. Without hesitation, she settled herself on his lap, her arms wrapping around his neck in a sickeningly intimate embrace.

vision blurred at the edges as rage and disbelief crashed over me in waves. "What the fuck is

his expression turned cold and bitter. "This is what you deserve," he snarled, his voice dripping with venom. "All of this is your fault.

down properly, none of this would have happened. But no him into some

that's happened is because of you,

his. "You're fucking insane! You couldn't handle Wiley's attacks because you're too proud to listen to anyone else's opinions. You'd rather watch your pack burn than admit you might be wrong.

with fury, his hands clenching into fists. "You little bitch," he growled. "Give

braced myself for the blow, every muscle in my body tensing. But seconds passed, and nothing happened. Confused, I turned to look at the warrior

surprised me. There was hesitation, conflict, as if he was struggling with some internal

the fuck are you waiting for?" Benedict roared at the hesitating warrior. "I said

SLAP!

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hand connected with my cheek. The force of it sent me stumbling, my face erupting in burning pain. Before I

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fucking whore!" Helen screamed, her voice high and shrill with hatred. "You think you're so special,

the stomach, sending me crashing to the ground. The frozen earth was unforgiving