The Alpha's Daughter-in-law

s. Excited about her new life as Flinn's mate, but also a little nervous. The m

she gazed around the room. "I'm just in awe of this, it

pleased with her surroundings. "Glad you like it, my lady," one of

n the beauty of the room. "No, than

ver to the dressing table and picked up one of the glass bottles, taking a whiff of the sweet perfume inside. S

into her new life as Flinn's mate. Situated on the upper floor of the castle,

rge and airy, with high ceilings and exposed wooden beams. The walls were draped w

d in fine silk linens and a delicate lace canopy. A soft fur rug was place

e fireplace stood in one corner, its flames dancing and crackling merrily. An armchair was set in fron

ed wooden armoire to the polished brass candelabras adorning the walls. A large wo

te glass bottles filled with perfumes and oils. A brush and comb set m

a vase on the bedside table. The curtains on the windows were dra

excitement thinking about the passionate night they would share together. She had been waiting for this

let out a soft moan as she pictured his strong arms around her, his lips on her neck, and his breath hot agains

her body, exploring every inch of skin with such

kiss. He gently caressed one hand up to cup the swell of Ayra's breast while the other traveled lower be

sparks of pleasure radiating through her body. She moved her hips in time with h

e peak of pleasure and shuddered from the intensity of

eturned to her. With a satisfied sigh, she opened her eyes and smiled contentedly

releasing Ayra from her thoughts. She sa

joy and excitement. He was as handsome as ever, and

said, his voice deep and

mate-calling ceremony and the festivities that followed. But as sh

ase?" Ayra asked, her voic

hint of discomfort. But then he leaned in close to

ow, sensual caress. His hands moved over her body, tracing the curves

a sense of awkwardness between them. She knew that Flinn was holding back, that the

, the tension between them palpable. Flinn could see the disapp

g to distract her from the fact that they wouldn't be mating that

and sat on the

explanation that'd redeem wha

o hide this from

asked calmly, to

w seeds syndro

t was! Ayra thought

was a type of defic

rt you a lot if we…you know—” Flinn explained, his only a

he apothecary back at home, so I'm familiar w

her, stroki

make it up to you. We will have ple

ever, very deep down she was trying her best to hide her disappointme

r close, feeling conflicte

Flinn got up from the bed and

n." Ayra nodded her head, feeling a mix of emotions. She was happy to have s

ut what had just happened. She felt confused and u