And with those final words, Smolder was out like a light. Quiet snoring, his body the most relaxed its been in years.. all because he was someone's to hold, now. He felt like he mattered, now; Smolder's fight wasn't in vain, as he had someone to protect. Someone who cared for him.
But..
—> love you ... too ... smolds.. ❞
With a slight adjust to bury his face in smolders neck .. he was out.