The sun was low when the couple finally woke from a dreamless sleep, the air growing cooler.
Sebastian pulled her into the warmth of his body and smoothed her hair back from her face. "Are you all right?" He murmured, concern threading his voice as he remembered the violent intensity of their lovemaking. She nuzzled her face against his throat, lifting one slender arm to curl around his neck.
"Mm," she said, closing her eyes again. She didn't feel like moving, didn't feel like ever walking on her own legs again. She was so deliciously tired she wanted to stay exactly like this. He smoothed his hand over her hip and up her side, then cupped her breast.
"Wake up, honey."
"I am awake." The words came slowly and muffled against his throat, sleep still thick in her voice.
