Sam awoke with a start to find himself alone in the bed. He blinked and moved experimentally. He definitely felt better. He stretched expansively and yawned and then peered around, but Tristan was nowhere to be seen. The bed was still warm so he couldn’t have gone far. Sam considered getting up and finding him, but was saved the effort when Tristan came back through the connecting doors. When he noticed him he paused and smiled tentatively.
“Good morning. How are you feeling?”
“Much better. Thank you.” He wanted to say thank you for holding me in the night but remained silent.
Tristan nodded as he walked to the bed. He wore only a nightshirt and Sam could tell he was erect beneath it and his entire body was filled with warmth. He swallowed.
“I have a proposal.” Tristan stood beside the
