Bearclaw Valley Sleep with one eye open, clutching your pillow tight

The silence killed him but he gave her time to process everything he had said. Meanwhile his eyes dripped tears and he nuzzled against the back of her neck soothingly. He felt her begin to stir and lifted his head so she could sit up, lifting his gaze to follow her. She spoke with concern for him and he shook his head, a sad but warm smile on his maw. "My tears will dry once I've succeeded in making you safe." he responded in a more stable voice. The next words she said made him freeze and his eyes widened with surprise just as hers did. She loved him....she loved him! His tail began to wag as he stood up and moved toward her, eyes filled with shock and happiness. "Nothing will take me from you. I'm here Onyx. I'll always be here. Please....trust in me." He murmured as he met her gaze before leaning in and placing tender feather light kisses against her maw and jawline.