“I’m only going to say this once.” Arthur leaned in very close. When he exhaled, his breath stirred across Merlin’s face. Merlin forced his gaze to remain on Arthur’s eyes, no matter how tempting his mouth looked. “If I detect any sign that you’ve followed me, I will have you in the stocks for a week. Understood?” “I understand.” He understood that Arthur was a colossal idiot who should never be left on his own for extended periods of time.
A Cloak and Dagger Affair by vintagelilacs








