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...

at the scene of Xena's shop reopening. Earlier this year,

was the victim of a random

turned to me.

means to you?"

heart rate accelerated, my brain spinning

meaningful, but my thoughts were still

with Ryder. Take a deep

to me. Customizing motorcycles is

Today, no one can stop me

dreams."

made

security system is much more advanced. Other than

renovated, and I've added additional work areas in case I want

hire

of expansion, I thought about the future/I thought about the

wanted to build for this

differences we

ribbon cutting, it sounds like we

coming years." Kerensa stepped back and nodded

1. me.

I cut the ribbon,

to turn and walk into my shop, I realized what this

Photos hung on the

and even my

and ready to

at all this, warmth flooded my chest.

my memories

Chapter 316

walked around with the camera, said

Thank you for inviting us!

she towered over me, her

high heels making her appear

taller.

together," I

a business card,

"This is my card, if

you want to discuss some business

with my

my wolf nature roaring in

I would never allow this

attention."

that. I don't think my husband will be calling you. He likes women

sharper than I expected, but

an eyebrow and

had no idea who she was

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