In truth, Fallon was exhausted by the last week. Purely and utterly exhausted, compounded, once again, by a tumultuous evening and sex. It was as though she had endured constant sleepless nights in the Arctic once again. Her bones and head ached, her heart hurt. But, much like when she had finally seen Malou after the ordeal, Fallon could push past it all for a few more minutes of his company.

Her eyes fluttered shut as they kissed. Unlike their heavy, emotional ones of minutes prior, this kiss spoke freely of love and relief. It was brief, over before it truly began, but she was grateful to know that there were many more to come. "I love you, too." She whispered in return. "Could I stay with you tonight?" Merlin knew she wouldn't sleep better anywhere else.