Chapter 19

He continued to run his fingers through her hair to which grew lax, slumping forward slightly, head down. His free arm circled around her, preventing her from falling and when she swayed further, he pulled her against his chest and when she leaning further against him further, he held her tighter. His chest rumbled with pleasure, emitting a quiet purr as he felt her weight against him, allowing him to support her as her cheek came to rest on his chest. Closing his eyes, he rubbed his cheek affectionately against her hair before tucking her head under his chin. The sound of her soft breaths met his ears, the steady beat of her heart lulled him into serenity. He creased from playing with her hair, rather, he wrapped that arm around her as well, wanting to hold her more securely. With an arm around her hips, the other wrapped around his front, his thumb seeking to rub the skin of her arm that was hidden underneath his large shirt. Though the contact they now shared did not bring forth the