Koa closed one of his eyes as she touched his face, brushing his bangs aside, though they fell right back moments later.<br/><br/>His closed eye opened slightly at her words, giving him a tired look, though he was decently awake.<br/>What she said was tugging at his heart. He was her friend...but she was his alpha also...<br/><br/>With a slightly awkward grin he reached up and pressed her head down a little, tucking her against him and nuzzling against her hair, hugging her tighter.<br/><br/>"Of course. I'll be here as long as you'd like."