Rhaq’a might not even need to get as far as his latest tome on alchemics; Rhy was slowly losing her fight to stay awake. Between the gentle petting, water lapping sounds, and her own overall exhaustion, she was finding it harder… And harder…

She continued to snuggle her mate, although with her mouth slightly open now, occasional light snores coming from her. He’d gotten his wish. An occasional smile twitched at her lips, or she’d give his arm a squeeze as she dreamed.