"I would have likely woken on my own," he reassures her. "And you are right...I could not have consented, in my state that I was. I appreciate you respecting that, and I would do the same for you."

Her bodyweight against his once again is pleasant, and he swallows back the groan of desire that threatens.

"But in the future...if I am so obviously...wanting...as I am." The ache in his groin has not faded. "I would not object to you touching me, to bring me pleasure. Or waking me, to continue it on this plane."

A smirk crosses his features.

"...would you like to hear of my dream?"