Alistair finishes unwinding the rope from Cullen's wrists. That done, he gathers him close; resumes running his fingers through Cullen's hair, gentler now.
Cullen looks...peaceful. Truly peaceful. More content than you'd be from a mere romp in bed. And through Alistair's own contentment comes an aching fondness; an insistent need to protect this moment as long as he can.
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Alistair finishes unwinding the rope from Cullen's wrists. That done, he gathers him close; resumes running his fingers through Cullen's hair, gentler now.
Cullen looks...peaceful. Truly peaceful. More content than you'd be from a mere romp in bed. And through Alistair's own contentment comes an aching fondness; an insistent need to protect this moment as long as he can.
"I've got you."