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...

of Xena's

a random robbery. After

to open her doors again." Kerensa turned to me.

means to you?"

was caught off guard. My heart rate accelerated,

something meaningful, but my thoughts were still

Take a deep breath,

to me. Customizing motorcycles

just a job. Today, no

dreams."

have you made since upgrading

the security system is much more advanced. Other than

additional work areas in case

hire

the future/I thought about the little life

about the legacy I wanted to build

about the differences we needed

this ribbon cutting, it sounds like we

years." Kerensa stepped back

1. me.

scissors, I cut

into my shop, I realized what

up. Photos hung on the

cabinets, and even my computer was set up. Everything

ready to

this, warmth flooded my chest. This was

filled with my

Chapter 316

camera, said a few words, then the camera

inviting us! She extended her

but she towered over me, her perfectly

making

taller.

together," I

ignored me and pulled out a business card, wrote something

my card, if you need another

if you want to discuss some

Was she blatantly flirting with my man? I could

my wolf nature

her, but I would never allow

attention."

husband will be calling you. He likes

voice was sharper than I expected, but I didn't

raised an eyebrow and pouted. "We'll

had no idea who she

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