*****Author’s POV*****

“Xena, I wanted to apologize for yesterday. I shouldn't have made you cry that way, and I wanted you to know that what happened that night was not your fault. You were just a child who missed her parents. You didn't know that such a thing was going to happen.” Ryder started and Xena’ams eyes were filled with tears already.

She had a wide smile on her face as she sniffled, listening to what Ryder was saying.

“You're such an amazing soul and I'm happy the moon goddess gave you to me as a mate. I wouldn't have wanted anyone else,” Ryder confessed.

Xena immediately walked to him,...