Bella snuggled closer, sliding into his arms the moment he opened them for her. His body heat wrapped around her like something safe and steady, and she could feel his slow breath brushing the top of her head. Her hand rested on his chest, listening to the deep, familiar rhythm that had comforted her more times than she could count.
The cold air outside and the warm press of his body around her felt like two worlds meeting in the most perfect way, unreal and beautiful. She curled closer, sighing contentedly against him, and Leo tightened his hold, resting his chin lightly on her hair as if he couldn't sleep without feeling her right there.
"Goodnight, bunny," he whispered softly into her hair.
"Goodnight, Wolfie," she murmured, her voice sleepy and sweet.
Wrapped in his arms, Bella fell asleep feeling loved… and Leo held her as if the entire world outside the tent could collapse and he still wouldn't let her go.
