03

As she was escorted by the maids to her new room, she felt a mixture of emotions. She was excited about her new life as Derek's mate, but she couldn't help feeling a little nervous too. The maids opened the door, and Aurora stepped inside, taking a moment to take it all in.

"Oh, it's beautiful!" Aurora exclaimed, her eyes wide as she gazed around the room. "I can't believe this is all for me," she claimed humbly even when she had such luxury, even more nack in her pack.

The maids beamed with pleasure, happy to see their new mistress so pleased with her surroundings. "We're glad you like it, my lady," one of them said with a smile. "Is there anything we can get for you before we go?"

Aurora shook her head, still taking in the beauty of the room. "No, thank you. I just need a moment to myself."

The maids curtsied and withdrew from the room, leaving Aurora alone to explore her new surroundings. She walked over to the dressing table and picked up one of the glass bottles, taking a whiff of the sweet perfume inside. She ran her fingers over the polished ivory of the brush and comb set, marveling at the luxuriousness of it all.

The room was a stunning display of elegance and luxury, designed to welcome her into her new life as Derek's mate. The room was situated on the upper floor of the castle, accessed by a winding staircase that led up to a heavy wooden door.

As Aurora entered, she was immediately struck by the opulence of the space. The room was large and airy, with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. The walls were draped with richly woven tapestries, depicting scenes of hunting and battles from the past.

The focal point of the room was the large four-poster bed, which was lavishly dressed in fine silk linens and a delicate lace canopy. A soft fur rug was placed at the foot of the bed, inviting her to sink her toes into its plush pile.

The room was lit by flickering candles, which cast a warm and intimate glow over everything. A large stone fireplace stood in one corner, its flames dancing and crackling merrily. An armchair was set in front of the fireplace, with a soft fur blanket draped over its back, makinh her want to curl up and relax.

The furnishings in the room were all of the highest quality, from the intricately carved wooden armoire to the polished brass candelabras that adorned the walls. A large wooden trunk sat at the foot of the bed, filled with fresh linens and fluffy pillows.

On the dressing table, a silver-backed mirror was surrounded by delicate glass bottles filled with perfumes and oils. A brush and comb set made of polished ivory sat beside a tray of jeweled hairpins and ribbons.

The room was perfumed with the scent of fresh flowers, which were arranged in a vase on the bedside table. The curtains on the windows were drawn back, allowing Aurora to gaze out at the moonlit landscape below.

Aurora lay on the bed; imagining what it would be like when Derek finally came to her. She felt a surge of excitement as she thought about the passionate night they would share together. She had been waiting for this moment for what felt like forever, and now that it was finally here, she couldn't contain her excitement.

Aurora ran her hand over the smooth sheets, imagining Derek's body pressed against hers. She closed her eyes and let out a soft moan as she pictured his strong arms around her, his lips on her neck, and his breath hot against her skin. She could almost feel his hands moving over her body, igniting every nerve and setting her on fire.

She imagined his hands moving slowly up and down her body, exploring every inch of skin with such tenderness that it made Aurora shiver with pleasure.

She felt a wave of arousal spread through her body as Derek's lips brushed against hers in a passionate kiss. He gently caressed one hand up to cup the swell of Aurora's breast while the other traveled lower between their bodies, teasingly grazing over Aurora's sensitive flesh until he found what he was looking for.

Aurora gasped at the sensation of his fingers circling around her thighs, sending sparks of pleasure radiating through her body. She moved her hips in time with his strokes, reveling in the sensation as it built to an overwhelming crescendo.

Derek whispered words into Aurora's ear as she reached the peak of pleasure and shuddered from the intensity of her orgasm before finally collapsing back onto the bed.

Aurora lay there for a moment, savoring every blissful second until reality slowly returned to her. With a satisfied sigh, she opened her eyes and smiled contentedly at having been able to experience such a beautiful moment – even if only in fantasy.

She could already tell that Derek was a skilled lover, and the thought of finally being able to share her body with him made her heart race. She longed to feel his touch, to explore every inch of his body, and to lose herself in the pleasure of their love.

Her mind was filled with images of them together, their bodies entwined in a sensual dance. She imagined the way his breath would quicken as they moved together, the way his eyes would lock onto hers with passion and desire.

A soft knock came on the door, suddenly releasing Aurora from her thoughts. She say up quickly and said a gentle, "Come in."

As Derek entered the room, Aurora's eyes lit up with joy and excitement. He was as handsome as ever, and she felt her heart skip a beat as he approached her.

"Greetings, Aurora," Derek said, his voice deep and rich. "How was your day?"

Aurora's smile grew wider as she responded, telling him all about the mate-calling ceremony and the festivities that followed.

But as she spoke, she couldn't help but feel a sense of tension between them.

"Would you undress me, please?" Aurora asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Derek hesitated for a moment, his eyes betraying a hint of discomfort. But then he leaned in close to her, trailing his fingers along the hem of her dress.

Instead of undressing her, however, Derek began to touch her with a slow, sensual caress. His hands moved over her body, tracing the curves and contours of her form, but he stopped short of anything too intimate.

As Aurora lay there, feeling both aroused and disappointed, she couldn't help but feel a sense of awkwardness between them. She knew that Derek was holding back, that there was something he wasn't telling her, and she couldn't help but wonder what it was.

They stared into each other's eyes in silence for a few moments, the tension between them palpable.

Derek could see the disappointment in Aurora's eyes, but he knew he had to stick to the plan. He held her close and whispered sweet nothings into her ear, trying to distract her from the fact that they wouldn't be mating that night. Aurora tried to hide her frustration, but Derek could sense it.

He got off her andnsat on the bed, with a sigh.

Aurora also sat up, expecting an explanation that'd redeem whatever it was that just happened.

“I didn't want to hide this from you, I promise….”

“Hide what?” Aurora asked calmly, touching his arm..

“I have the low seeds syndrome…” Derek lied.

Oh, so that's what it was! Aurora thought to herself, smiling.

The low seeds syndrome was a type of deficiency in sperm count.

“I'm currently undergoing treatment for it…so it might hurt you a lot if we…you know—” Derek explained, his only aim to just buy some time without Aurora suspecting foul play.

“Of course, I understand. I used to work at the apothecary back at home, so I'm familiar with that,” She smiled, leaning closer to him.

He turned to her, stroking her hair, "I promise you, my love, that I will make it up to you. We will have plenty of time to mate and be together." Aurora nodded her head flushed that he referred to her as his love. However, very deep down she was trying her best to hide her disappointment. She trusted Derek and knew that he had her best interests at heart.

Derek continued to hold her close, feeling conflicted about what he was doing.

After a few moments of silence, Derek got up from the bed and started to put his coat back on. "I have to go now, my love. But I promise you, I will return as soon as I can." Aurora nodded her head, feeling a mix of emotions. She was happy to have spent time with Derek, but she was also disappointed that they couldn't mate.

As he left the room, Aurora lay in bed, thinking about what had just happened. She felt confused and unsure about what the future held for her and Derek.