She got comfortable next to him as he lay down next to her, rubbing his arm that had found its way across her stomach. He was right, they could do it. It would take some time, and a lot of effort, but they could. They had to. If they didn’t, everyone would die. Her friends, her allies...Carson. She wasn’t going to let that happen, ever. She loved him, she’d do anything to protect him, including giving up her own life. Her attention was reeled back in as he began to smooth her shirt down, she tilted her head with curiosity.<br/><br/>She followed his movements across her belly, giggling slightly. It tickled. She painted a picture in her mind. Of the river, of their home, maybe even their kids. She wanted it all, and she wanted it all with him, no one else. Once he finished, she placed her hand on top of his. Her free hand curled behind his neck as she smiled sweetly to him, pulling him down for a loving, gentle kiss. “I want all of that with you, I want to spend my life with you.” Her voice was a mere whisper, but her eyes held all her emotions. “I love you, Carson.” With that, she kissed him again, her fingers tangling In his hair.<br/><br/>She pulled back, smoothing her thumb across his cheek before she nestled down against the cushions. “Let’s sleep, get some rest-“ she yawned. “The world can wait for a few more hours.” She closed her eyes, still holding his hand in hers as she got comfortable, dozing off to sleep. She had everything she wanted and needed right here with him. “You and me, forever.”