******Xena's POV*******
Sooner than expected, the mating ceremony came to an end and it was time to rest after the super hectic day.
I walked out of the bathroom after removing my heavy makeup and seeing Ryder seated on the bed, staring back at me.
A smile appeared on his face as he adjusted for me to lay beside him.
"Time to sleep." He said and I felt confused. Wasn't he going to do anything with me?
"I know what you must be thinking, Xena. But just know that I won't be doing anything with you until I'm 20." Ryder said with a sigh.
My eyes widened momentarily, did he just say that?
Well, that was new, considering he was a young blood. But I was grateful for that because I wasn't ready yet.
"Alright then, Let's sleep," I said and climbed into bed with him.
We both cuddled up toget
