The rumbling didn't cease, but he molded against her without a hint of resistance. "Asher and the rats are probably doing that now, there's no reason for you to have to go anywhere near him again." He actually glowered as he pressed himself closer. "Unless it's to kill him."

The growling might have continued, but Khemrys's words snapped him out of it and he blinked up guiltily. "She was finally awake, I had to see she was ok..." he insisted weakly. His eyes dropped down to their bed with concern. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get everything wet. I can change the bedding for you..."