Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 316

"I can't believe this is finally happening. After everything we've been through,

we're finally back to normal," I said in awe, looking at my shop. The exterior

looked stunning.

Looking at this shop, I felt a wave of pride and accomplishment wash over me.

This wasn't just a shop. This was a symbol of my fresh start, proof that I refused

to be knocked down.

"Are you ready?" someone shouted..

"We're ready!" Ama grabbed my hand and pulled me forward.

"Okay, here's what's going to happen. There will be a brief overview of the shop,

Kerensa will announce the ribbon cutting. That will be your cue to cut the ribbon.

After that, everyone will go inside. We'll do a quick tour, and then it's over. Any

questions? A man with a headset spoke as if I should know who he was.

I tried to stay focused, but my thoughts kept returning to Ryder. I watched his

every micro-expression, trying to read his thoughts. He looked supportive, but I

could feel his reservations. This created an uneasy feeling in my stomach.

"No," I said. I was pushed to the center, with only Kerensa beside me. "Can I

have my family stand with me?" I asked.

"Of course. Have them stand a little behind you." Kerensa waved everyone over.

Ryder stood right next to me, and Ama was there too. Penelope and Viola stood

in front of Logan and Leonard. This felt right.

When Ryder's arm wrapped around my waist, I felt conflicted emotions. His touch

still made me feel safe and loved, but our earlier conversation had created an

invisible barrier between us. I wanted to enjoy this moment, but I couldn't

completely let go of my worries.

The man held up three fingers, then two, then one...

the scene of Xena's shop reopening.

of a random robbery. After a complete renovation, Xena

doors again." Kerensa turned

means to you?"

heart rate

something meaningful, but my thoughts were

a

world to me. Customizing motorcycles

me, this isn't just a job. Today, no one

dreams."

made since

the security system is much more advanced. Other than

I've added additional work areas

hire

expansion, I thought about the future/I thought

to build for this child.

hesitation, about the differences we

this ribbon cutting, it sounds like we can

Kerensa stepped back and nodded

1. me.

cut the ribbon, and

and walk into my shop, I

up. Photos

even my

ready

at all this, warmth flooded my chest.

filled with my memories and

Chapter 316

camera, said a

you for inviting us! She extended her hand

short, but she towered over me, her perfectly

high heels making her

taller.

working together,"

ignored me and pulled out a

is my card, if you

you want to discuss

the hell? Was she blatantly flirting with my man? I

burn, my wolf nature roaring in

her, but I would never allow this to happen. don't need

attention."

husband will be calling

than I expected,

an eyebrow

no idea who

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