Chapter 25

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I awoke to a cool kiss on my forehead as my name was being called. "Aliana. Wake up. We have arrived at our lodgings for the night." It was my Master speaking. My eyes fluttered open as my eyes adjusted to the light. Or the lack thereof. It was pitch black. I blinked a few times until my human vision could make out the outlines and shadows of the interior of the coach. A quick glance outside showed a massive forest of trees and a dirt path or clearing. On the other end, the shadow of an estate. An oil lantern hung a few feet from the entrance, barely illuminating a door. Sawyer was standing there with our bags.

I moved to get up and I felt the Master hold my hand. "It's dark. I'll guide you out." I nodded. "Thank you, Master." He helped me down from the coach and then the coach and horses were led along to what I assumed would be stables in the back.

"I own this small estate. We are at the edge of Region 1 a few hours ride from the Ferry. I sent some servants ahead of us to make sure that the home was readied for us." I nodded. By the time we reached the door, Sawyer and our bags were already inside. He led me past a massive entryway to a spiraling staircase. We made our way upstairs and to a room at the end of the hall.

Sawyer was just stepping out. He nodded to both of us. "The room has been set up and your nightclothes are arranged on the bed. I've left toiletries in the bathroom should you like to bathe. The fireplace is lit but the room is still a bit chilly. I left an extra blanket at the foot of the bed should you require it." My Master nodded. "That's fine. Thank you Sawyer." Sawyer bowed. "Good night, Master. Aliana."

I walked into the room. It was a little larger than the one that we had at the Crimson Castle. It was also much more inviting. The walls were white with light wood floors. Thick animal pelts covered the floor in strategic areas. Our clothes were hung in the closet, I noted. I opened drawers to find underclothes.

Master stood leaning in the doorway, watching me as I finally came to stand by the fireplace. He walked over and put his arms around me, nuzzling into my neck. "I love you," he whispered quietly. His breath tickled the hairs around the nape of my neck, giving me goosebumps. I sighed, turned and gave him the kiss I know he craved.

Soon he had my dress in a pile on the floor and we were entwined on the soft fur rug along the fireplace

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Soon he had my dress in a pile on the floor and we were entwined on the soft fur rug along the fireplace. He was slow and gentle as he pushed into me, taking his time and ensuring I felt every hard inch of him. I moaned in pleasure. The bond the Mark was creating was getting stronger and our intimate time together was becoming more and more intense.

Master had already started saying he loved me, though I still continued to doubt that love was something a creature like this was capable of, at least not with a human. But with a Mate? That I didn't know. As for me, I felt certain that there was an intense attraction to my Master now, a pull of some sort that made me crave his touch. However, I was not in love with him. Not in the human sense at any rate.

Meanwhile I was learning more about myself and my body during our lovemaking. I no longer felt awkward laying underneath him and I found that I too could wield some control in pleasuring both myself and my Master. I used to find myself retreating until it was over, now I found myself paying more attention to what he was doing to me and asking him to instruct me in what I could do to bring him pleasure. I still dreaded being led to bed, but once there, I felt much more comfortable with my Master than I did just a few weeks ago.

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