Would you take in a stray?

He had to admit that he really did love the way she relaxed into his hold. Like he’d managed to make her forget about every bad thing that happened to her during her life. There wasn’t anything that mattered but the two of them right here and right now. This was a safe place for the girl, he would do nothing that she didn’t want. He’d do his best to protect her while she was here, and guarantee that no harm would be done. She could come and use the bungalow to escape whenever she had need. He’d be here if she wanted him to be.

Azzurra fit against him with near perfection as they snuggled together there on the bed. A much better place for her to be sleeping than his porch. She nuzzled against him and Erys held her tighter to his chest, making the silent promise that he wouldn’t let her go. She hadn’t lived the same life that he did, but she knew more sorrow than she deserved. Right now she didn’t have to worry about anything.

The girl pulled away from him enough to meet his pale gaze with a little smile on her features. Almost shyly she brushed her lips against his before relinquishing herself and kissing him harder. She pulled him in and Erys kissed her back. The sweet taste of her lips and the warmth of her body was an incredible comfort to his weak heart. Seeing her like this made him happy. He hoped the same was true for her. "You don't have to stay awake on my account." He murmured against her lips between kisses.

"Erystotle Atlas"