Yue brought them in the back door. The house was rather warm so he took her outer layer off before settling her on her side, then he did the same for himself, going down to his pants. She could be jealous if she wanted when she woke, but he didn 't feel comfortable stripping her in her sleep.

He thought back through the morning 's training, the emotional tussles, the plans. No wonder they were tired. Throwing an arm over his face the other fell face up on the bed and he sighed heavily, the sounds of a stirring Maomao made him look over, she looked uncomfortable. Not overheated, but- her hand fell into his and she immediately settled. Little Yue beamed through his eyes.

***

She blinked, 'Would you feel better leaving a mark before he comes back? '

He jolted, she looked like she meant it, 'Would you

stop it?

'

'Stop what? You 're mine, I 'm yours. Relax. '

***

I 'm ' hers.