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.

a physical blow. My vision blurred at the edges as rage and disbelief crashed over me in waves. "What the fuck is going on?" I screamed,

darkened, any trace of amusement vanishing as his expression turned cold and bitter. "This is what you deserve," he snarled, his voice dripping with venom. "All of this is

none of this would have happened. But no him

contorted with pain and rage. "Everything that's happened is because of

to match 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. This isn't about leadership

hit their mark. Benedict's face flushed red with fury, his hands clenching into fists. "You little bitch,"

for the blow, every muscle in my body tensing. But seconds passed, and nothing happened. Confused,

his mask, and what I saw there surprised me. There was hesitation, conflict, as if he was struggling with

fuck are you waiting for?" Benedict roared at the hesitating warrior. "I said teach her some respect, you

SLAP!

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sent me stumbling, my face erupting in burning pain. Before I could recover,

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with hatred. "You think you're so special, don't you? Think you can just waltz in and

caught me in the stomach, sending me crashing to the ground.