*Though sunlight can not penetrate the subterranean living quarters of their secured compound, he feels the whisper of its stinging heat run through him, and he knows that dawn has broken. He holds his head propped in his hand, needing no light in the room to be able to see his sleeping mate. He watches the slight rise and fall of her shoulders, and reaches out his free hand to run his fingertips over her soft warm skin. In response to his touch, she sighs contentedly and instinctively moves closer to him, her auburn tresses billowing out around her like a halo. He gathers her in his arms, kissing her nose, finally able to rest*
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