[Aurora inclined her head in thanks and then couldn't maintain the charade of content.]

Ah... betrothed, yes. [Aurora's face fell, staring into her mug.] I've never met him, is the thing. Our first introduction was supposed to be my birthday... [And then everything went wrong.] I have not a wit on his temperament or appearance, whether he is a kind man or not. I... do not want to marry him, but our marriage will unite to kingdoms.

But even so, I do hope we can live together. Once my curse is lifted I would love to write to you.

They certainly seemed well-fed and quite content. I think perhaps it was just their den.