[ He whines, low and desperate, at the feeling of her lips on his skin, the offer of it all.
After that he ducks his head, nose brushing her throat. Careful, not because she's delicate (he knows better than that) but because she's worth the care. Because he knows better than to think that strong people don't deserve a little gentleness sometimes, too.
She might think she's broken, but he doesn't know a stronger person in the world. Even if sex really is off the table, that won't change how he sees her or how he feels. ]
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After that he ducks his head, nose brushing her throat. Careful, not because she's delicate (he knows better than that) but because she's worth the care. Because he knows better than to think that strong people don't deserve a little gentleness sometimes, too.
She might think she's broken, but he doesn't know a stronger person in the world. Even if sex really is off the table, that won't change how he sees her or how he feels. ]