Damon fretted for a little while about Elena, but the steadiness of Ric's heart and breathing were a lullaby, and eventually he gave in to his own exhaustion and followed him into sleep.
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Damon fretted for a little while about Elena, but the steadiness of Ric's heart and breathing were a lullaby, and eventually he gave in to his own exhaustion and followed him into sleep.