she smiles
still sleeping
still dreaming
still mine
want to keep her
want to hide her
want to guard her
forever
but know I cannot
know I must not
know this cannot last
beyond this night
she deserves better
deserves whole alpha
deserves mate who can speak
can smile
can kiss
not this
not me
but for now
for this moment
will hold her
will guard her
will cherish her
while she sleeps
memorize every detail
burn into mind
save for later
save for dark moonless nights
softness of skin