******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...