Heron Lake Plateau Lost some pieces I can't replace

Soothed by his body warmth and his murmured agreement, Niamh settled in against Colt, on the brink of slipping into a sleep while grooming his fur, until he lifted his head and began to feather through the fur behind her ear. Relishing the treatment she was being given, she lowered her head and closed her eyes, uttering a small, satisfied moan. Her near hind foot quivered for a moment, as though it too wanted to scratch at that place as well, but she flattened it and allowed him to continue, arching her back slightly against him.

She began to drift off, though, and knowing that she would likely fall asleep any second, she lifted her head once more to place a grateful kiss on his cheek before she settled down to sleep.