The tugging only made Adelheid hold on more tightly, possessively, and even in sleep his emotional exhaustion made the desperation clear in his voice and expression. "I won't let them take you away from me...!"

His voice was a low, harsh growl, his memories working even through his weakness, and he shifted a little, as though to protect Edward from Tamaki. Even unconsciously, he was instinctively protective of his little sister.

Thankfully, this at least got some of Adel's weight off of Edward's chest. Even though Adel was still probably not going to go anywhere anytime soon.