Just as Gavriel finally pulled away, he traced her beautiful features almost reverently before taking her hand and opening his other palm, allowing the ruby ring to materialise out of thin air.
He slipped the ring back onto her finger before lifting her hand and pressing a tender kiss to her fingers.
Only then did he move to get up.
But just as he did, her fingers twitched before curling around his own, causing his head to snap down to see if she was finally awake.
To his surprise, however, she was still very much asleep, yet she refused to let go of his hand.
Something inexplicable stirred within his heart, and just like that, he carefully lay down beside her on the bed.
Carefully, he pulled her closer, wrapping his arms protectively around her waist while shielding her head. He leaned down to press a gentle kiss just beneath her ear before burying his face in the warm crook of her neck.
