Don’t Poke the Luna Chapter 108

Ryder’s POV

This was easier than I'd expected. I was just leaning against the window in my library, relaxing with Xena in my arms, when suddenly I felt a sharp pain shoot through my mark. My body reacted instantly, the pain transforming into pleasure, and I came in my shorts. In the afterglow of my orgasm, my hands gripped Xena tightly while she licked the mark she'd left on me.

This unexpected intimate invasion both irritated and captivated me. I hated the feeling of losing control.

"WHAT THE F*CK, Xena?" I breathed heavily. I pushed her off me, my shorts sticky with my release.

"I..." Xena was laughing so hard tears streamed down her face.

A wave of embarrassment and annoyance washed over me.

I unlocked the door and walked straight out, heading directly to our bedroom to change clothes.

"R-ryder!" Xena entered the bedroom while I was cleaning myself in the bathroom.

I put on fresh boxers and shorts in the bathroom. I closed the bathroom door with a heavy thud. "What the fuck do you want?" I asked, still annoyed.

"I'm sorry, but I think you enjoyed it," Xena leaned against the doorframe, raising an eyebrow at my underwear. "Besides, you promised me we'd spend the whole day together."

"I did promise... but after that little stunt, let's go work out," I said.

"Work out? I can think of other ways to exercise." Xena tried to grab me as I walked past her.

"No, I already came. I'm good." I gave her a look as I opened the bedroom door.

"Fine, damn it." Xena made a face and walked toward me. "I thought making you come would put you in a better mood, but apparently not."

As she passed by me, I raised my hand and smacked her ass hard. "I'm in a great mood."

"Ow!" Xena grabbed her ass and did a little spin. "That's going to bruise!"

I wrapped my arm around her shoulders, pulling her along with me. "We've never worked out together before. This should be fun."

"I have a feeling I'm going to hate you by the end of the day," Xena gave me a look.

"Oh no, darling. By the end of today, you'll be screaming my name loud enough for the whole pack to hear," I promised as I opened the door to the gym.

The gym was crowded, the air thick with the sticky scent of sweat, and the fans in the corner were already whirring loudly.

"What are we working on today, My Luna?" I raised an eyebrow at Xena.

"Legs, for our happiness." She gave me a wicked smile.

We walked to the squat rack, and she expertly adjusted the barbell height, then took off her shoes and placed two weight plates under her feet. She began warming up with light weights. After we both did three warm-up sets, she loaded 160 pounds on each side of the barbell.

I was surprised but didn't make a sound, just watched silently.

She completed eight reps with ease, which secretly impressed me. My face broke into a huge smile.

She responded to my smile with a blank expression, as if this was the most natural thing in the world.

I adjusted the barbell height and increased the weight to 240 pounds. Eight reps, also easy—this was a safe weight for me.

I unbuckled my lifting belt and adjusted my breathing. "How much this time?"

"170," she said, already moving to unload the plates. I helped her unload the plates on the other side and sat on the bench to wipe my sweat.

My eyes involuntarily fixed on her ass. Each of Xena's squats made my dick harder and harder until it tented my pants. After eight squats, she racked the barbell. "Your turn," she said with a hint of challenge in her voice. Perhaps I should add more weight.

I increased the barbell weight to 250 pounds and ducked under it. It was my turn to do eight squats, and only after I finished did I let her continue with her next set. I could feel my muscles burning, but I had to complete it. Breathing heavily, I racked the barbell and gave her a thumbs up.

She reset the weight to 150 pounds and did another eight squats, looking effortless. However, when she came out, she adjusted my weight to 275 pounds.

"Can you lift this much, Sir Alpha?" She pressed her tongue against her teeth, both flirting and challenging me.

"Easily," I said. It was indeed slightly more difficult than before, but I dared not show any strain. In return, I set her weight to 160 pounds. "Your turn to show off."

"No problem." She narrowed her eyes with a "fuck you" smile and began her squats. It was obvious she wanted to maintain a poker face throughout, but the involuntary trembling of her thighs gave her away.

"Easy," she said after exhaling deeply. This stubborn streak inexplicably excited me.

"Good, let's do some presses," I said, leading us to the Reverse Hack Squat Machine. We were both approaching our limits, our legs uncontrollably shaking during the last few reps of each set, but neither of us was willing to be the first to admit fatigue.

We went to the free weight area to work on our calves, then each stretched on a yoga mat. When it was all over, Xena's chest was heaving as she lay on the yoga mat.

"Here," I walked over and grabbed two bottles of water from the cooler, handing her one.

"Thanks," she sighed again.

"I was thinking about walking around the pack territory boundary. It would be a good idea for you to come along so you can get familiar with the layout," I said. Xena met my gaze. We both knew that meant walking several miles.

"Sounds like a good idea," she said, her eyes blinking slightly, refusing to yield.

"Won't be too sore?" I asked, trying to give her an out.

"Nope. I could even jog for a bit," Xena held her head high. I almost wanted to applaud her. It excited me.

"Good idea, let's go," I shrugged and smiled softly at her. When we got outside, it was already a damn hot day. I had to slow my pace to let Xena walk beside me as we headed toward the edge of the forest.

After throwing my empty water bottle in the trash, I waited for her to finish hers and do the same. "It's fucking hot out here," Xena said, looking up. I noticed the sweat glistening on her skin.

"Yes, it is. Ready?" I raised an eyebrow questioningly. She looked at the forest as if it were her enemy.

"Anytime," she said. Damn, she was stubborn as hell. But I estimated she'd give in after five miles at most. We started jogging until we reached the wall surrounding our pack.

"This is the boundary. It goes around the entire pack territory," I said.

"What? No lasers or other protective measures?" Xena bent over, supporting her side. Her breathing was rapid, her cheeks flushed.

"No, just bombs and poison darts," I said, amused. "Need a break?"

"No, just admiring this beautiful scenery," Xena straightened up and walked past me.

"Great, then you can lead the way," I said, letting her go first. I watched her sigh and then start running along the path by the wall.

Watching her firm backside bounce as she ran was absolutely mouthwatering. This was truly one of the most enjoyable runs I'd ever experienced. After running for a while, she stopped and grabbed onto a tree.

"Fine! I cave. I can’t jog anymore"