Chapter 21  Xena’s POV  “Around 11:30, I think,” Ama said, struggling to remember. “Why do you ask?”  “No reason. Just wondering why he was so pissed off.”  “Who knows.” She…

Chapter 20  Xena’s POV  “No.”  We arrived at a drive–in movie theater, the kind where you could order food while enjoying the film. Tonight’s feature was “2012.”  “Hope you like…

Chapter 19  Xena’s POV  “I don’t understand why I have to wait until I’m eighteen. I’m smarter than everyone. I can take care of myself,” I said stubbornly, crossing my…

Chapter 18  Xena’s POV  I suddenly felt uncomfortable, though I maintained my cool exterior. “Yeah, the brake pads and those parts on the tool rack. Could you grab them for…

Chapter 17  Xena’s POV  “Alpha Hank.” Alpha Benedict said as he walked into the room.  I tried to stand up, but he placed his hand on my shoulder, gesturing for…

Chapter 16  Xena’s POV  William wasn’t the same person I’d seen before. The air around him was intense. His hands gripped the necks of Helen’s two helpers tightly, his knuckles…

Chapter 15  Xena’s POV  “No, I’m taking her to her brother. You go be with your friends.”  “What? You’re choosing her over me?” Helen stared at me with disgust, like…

Chapter 14  Xena’s POV  “What’s Ama short for?” William asked, his eyes never leaving her face.  “Amara,” she replied, her voice softer than I’d ever heard it.  “Such a beautiful…

Chapter 13  “Please take out the trash,” I said to the security guard, who nodded and grabbed the guy by his collar, hauling him toward the exit.  “Everything good?“William suddenly…

Chapter 12  Xena’s POV  I felt the bass thumping through my body as we made our way to the dance floor. Ama let out an excited “Hell yeah!” before grabbing…