““She nuzzled his chest as his fingertips combed through the wavy tendrils of her hair. The gentle motion lulled her eyes closed and drew a deep yawn from her tired body. “This,” she murmured sleepily, “being here with you like this, it’s a lovely escape, too.” Ronin kissed her forehead in agreement, momentarily tightening his hold on her. “That it is, honey,” he breathed as she drifted off to sleep. “That it is…””
