Ramose's breath hitched and he painfully closed his eyes, grazing his nose on her smooth cheek as their foreheads touched. He wrapped his arms around her waist and laid down with her in his embrace.
"Light, try to get some rest. I will take you out for a stroll later...okay?"
His racing heart calmed down and his breathing returned to normal. Feeling content and at peace, Ramose gently rubbed her soft waist as he lulled her to sleep.
Versailles felt discontent at the sudden disappearance of his lips, but she was too shy to take the initiative. Hence, she turned in his arms and found a comfortable position to settle in, and fell asleep.
The two mates who were finally together after many ordeals were more at peace at that moment than they had ever been.
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