She nodded against his chest.
Not trusting her voice.
Nyx's arms tightened around her.
One hand came up to cradle the back of her head.
"It's okay," he murmured. "I've got you."
Then he kissed her.
Soft.
Gentle.
Grounding.
Not demanding. Not leading anywhere. Just... connection.
Reminder that she wasn't alone.
Faelyn melted into it.
Into HIM.
The tension in her body finally releasing.
When they broke apart, Nyx tucked her head under his chin.
Wrapped around her like a shield.
"Sleep," he whispered. "I'm here."
And somehow, impossibly, with his warmth surrounding her and his heartbeat steady beneath her ear, Faelyn's eyes grew heavy.
The planning could wait.
The fear could wait.
Right now, she just needed this.
Sleep claimed her within minutes.
Safe in her mate's arms.
Even if it was only temporary.
Even if tomorrow everything might fall apart.
Right now, she had this.
[That's better,] Puffball said softly. [Rest, Fur. You need it.]
ฅᨐฅ ⚞ • ⚟ ฅᨐฅ
