As the Medicine Seller returned the kisses, heated and hungry and his head swimming with endorphins, he had to wonder if Arthur's remark was a testament to how good the sex was or just how rarely this man had experienced genuine affection in his life.

A fierce and protective instinct lanced through the core of him, and he wriggled closer into the embrace, gathering Arthur in his arms, the man's lopsided grin only endearing him more to the Medicine Seller.

"I do not think I could ask more out of life than this. A warm bed and a very handsome bear to share it with."