"Okay." He knew he should stay awake. Magnus was still exhausted and he'd promised to protect her. But even with Magnus' magic healing the worst of his injuries, he needed to rest. His eyes closed after he returned that smile, too tired to try to pretend he wasn't worn down completely.
Later it would probably surprise him that he didn't mind having Magnus close when she had been one of Sebastian's followers. Now, she was a comfort, making Alec feel safe enough that he could relax. "I shouldn't..." Not when he felt her shiver and knew that she was thinking of whatever had haunted her dreams.
But his good intentions couldn't keep him awake. He was already starting to slip into unconsciousness. Not even the thought of what Sebastian had almost done could force away his exhaustion. Her promise almost dragged him under but he struggled to speak. "Tired..."
Too tired to fight to stay awake. His hand eventually stilled, tangled in her hair as his breathing slowed to a soft, steady rhythm, holding her close as he finally allowed himself to sleep.
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Date: 2013-10-03 04:23 am (UTC)Later it would probably surprise him that he didn't mind having Magnus close when she had been one of Sebastian's followers. Now, she was a comfort, making Alec feel safe enough that he could relax. "I shouldn't..." Not when he felt her shiver and knew that she was thinking of whatever had haunted her dreams.
But his good intentions couldn't keep him awake. He was already starting to slip into unconsciousness. Not even the thought of what Sebastian had almost done could force away his exhaustion. Her promise almost dragged him under but he struggled to speak. "Tired..."
Too tired to fight to stay awake. His hand eventually stilled, tangled in her hair as his breathing slowed to a soft, steady rhythm, holding her close as he finally allowed himself to sleep.