Don''t Poke the Luna


    Xena''s POV


    "Okay,st one. Why did your father suddenly initiate a challenge against me?" I looked directly into his eyes, my mindpletely


    clear now.


    "A challenge?" His own eyes shed with anger. "I swear I had no idea he would do that. Trust me, I''ll be having a serious conversation with him."


    I didn''t answer immediately, still stating into those green eyes of his He didn''t flinch or look away. His gaze was filled with sincerity and even a hint of worry. He wasn''t lying. I believed him.


    "That was really fucked up," I said, reiterating how hurt I felt.


    "I agree." He ced a gentle kiss on my lips. "I''m truly sorry."


    My anger slowly dissipated. "What was the meeting with Vi about


    "Mostly discussing how all this is going to work. She used to be part of the Darkthorn Pack. She might know why they attacked your shop. You know what happened to herst night. That kind of thing happens there regrly."


    My anger returned in full force. "I can''t believe that actually happened."


    He gently stroked my head with his left hand, guiding it to rest on his right arm. “I would never let something like that happen to you," Ryder promised.


    "What did you do to those men?"


    "Logan and I handled them."


    I nodded. “I don''t regret dancing with Tatum," I said, looking at Ryder. "I didn''t enjoy it, but I saved Vi... sort of."


    Ryder''s expression hardened. "You have no idea how difficult it was for me to watch that. I nearly broke his neck."


    "I would have enjoyed seeing that," I lifted my head and ran my tongue lightly across his lips.


    "I quite enjoyed you bursting into my office and sitting directly on myp," Ryder whispered in my ear, his tongue tracing the curve of my earlobe.


    A warm current spread throughout my body, a feeling I both loved and hated. "Next time, I won''t be so gentle," I promised, ifting my leg to press my knee firmly against his inner thigh.


    "Next time, I''ll fuck you without hesitation in front of anyone," Ryder smirked as he whispered,


    Ryder''s tongue continued to lick my ear, causing my body to writhe involuntarily. "Hmm, sounds like a challenge, and you know how I handle challenges."


    ''Is that what you want? People watching as I push my cock inside you?" Ryder asked.


    My face grew hot, but the words wouldn''t stop flowing from my mouth. "I just don''t think you''d actually do it. That would mean letting other people see me naked, and this outfit already pisses you off."


    Ryder''s hand slid down my body until he grabbed the hem of my shi. He slipped his hand underneath, slowly beginning to explore upward. “Hmm, I could order them to look away."


    His touch sent electricity coursing through my body. I struggled to shy lucid, but my rationality was rapidly crumbling. This man knew exactly how to demolish my defenses.


    "Then what''s the point of fucking me in front of other people?"


    "They''d still hear you moaning my name," Ryder whispered in my ear his fingers ying with the edge of my sports bra. My breathing grew heavier.


    "They could hear that if you just kept the windows open," I was ying with fire, and I knew it.


    "You''re lucky Dad''s calling us to his office right now. But tonight... the windows will be open." Ryder gave me a serious look, letting me know he meant business. "You''d better get changed quickly." He kissed me hard again before getting off me.


    I felt an inexplicable anticipation. Tonight...


    Trying not to let my voice betray how affected I was, I stood up and walked toward the closet. What should I wear... It''s hot today, and I want to take a shower.


    "Do I really need to change?" I called out to Ryder.


    "No. Why? Changed your mind?" Ryder leaned against the doorframe.


    "I want to work out, maybe check on my shop too. It''s so hot today, I''m already sticky."


    "Fine, let''s go." Ryder shrugged and turned to leave. He held the door open for me. I had a sarcasticment ready on the tip of my tongue, but I held it back as I passed him. Ryder raised an eyebrow, as if waiting for me to say something, but when I didn''t, he looked surprised. Instead, I crossed my arms and walked slightly ahead of him.


    When we reached the office, Ryder knocked once and pushed the door open. We were thest to arrive. Penelope, Vi, and Luna Kestrel were on the sofa at the far end. Vi sat stiffly, still very frightened. Penelope and Luna Kestrel were trying tofort her.


    Logan, Leonard, William, and Alpha Benedict stood near the desk. To my displeasure, Martha sat in an armchair not far from the sofa.


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