He was right, she wanted something she could be proud of instead of the dark past they both had. Rip wanted something that was hers..and that desire fueled itself into this farm and it being more theirs than just hers in the long run. A future that was built on hard work and who knows what else!

She just snorted softly at his determination to keep her safe even from herself and her own self-destructive work habits. "Zhen you may just haf to do zhat~. I never said being my mate vould be easy after all." it was a tease more than a challenge.

As for the kiss, she was happy to receive it as she settled against him with a slight yawn. "Sweet dreams my Dark Hunter...hopefully you vill be here vhen I vake." She rested her head against him as her eyes closed and within a few minutes fell asleep, one of the few rare and peaceful sleeps that often eluded her during the day.