Fletcher found himself almost dozing all over again. The warmth of her body curled into his with their legs tangled and her fingers running through his hair had a very calming and soothing affect on him. Chances are, he would have fallen asleep soon enough had she not spoken. But her words had his eyes opening wide and focusing on her as he pushed himself up on an elbow to look down at her.

"Seriously?" the question and shock evident in his tone but there was no denying the happy smile or glint in his eyes. It was safe to say he hadn't expected her to say she'd stay no matter how much he may have wanted her to.

Her following remark was met with a nod as well as he settled back next to her on the pillow. He even pulled her a little closer as a result before nuzzling against her neck, beyond content with the turn of events of the night. "I'd happily arrange such a thing," he said softly before adding, "I may have anyway started looking into different country cottages." He had yet to find the one but now that their relationship had progressed to such a point, his efforts would bed to be doubled and maybe she'd even like to accompany him.

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