That night, after their guests had left and Thane washed Leighton head to toe, they laid together in bed discussing the offer.

      "What do you think we should do?" wondered Leighton nestled beside Thane.

      Thane sighed deeply as he considered the answer that had been plaguing him all evening.

      "I've come to love our little home," he said quietly, softly stroking Leighton's bare back with his fingers. "Somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew this couldn't last. I'm amazed it lasted this long. We were blessed."

      "If we go with them, we could find another place like this," Leighton reasoned. "Somewhere no one knows us and no one wants to imprison or kill us."

      Leighton watched Thane's chest rise and fall as he stared up at the ceiling.

      "I know they're still looking for you," he said quietly. Thane quickly looked down into Leighton's eyes. "I know you lied to me that day when you said no one cared what happened to you, that they would assume you died like other wardens. I know what would happen if they found you and discovered you helped me.

      I, also, know what would happen if they really do think you're dead. They would blame me. Since you would never let them hurt me to save yourself, you would turn yourself in.

      I've thought of all the things that could happen if we're caught. As terrible as today was, it could have been much worse if the king's bounty hunters found us and brought us to the capital."

      Thane turned to face him and brushed a strand of hair from his face.

      "What are you saying, little fox?" he asked softly. "Tell me what you want." He kissed Leighton's forehead, letting his lips linger for a while before pulling away to await his answer. "I can spoil my wife better than any pirate spoils his."

      Leighton laughed out loud and held Thane close. "I don't care, precious bird. Anywhere you are is my home. I'm happy only when I'm with you."

      Thane smiled and held him tightly. He kissed the top of his head, then planted a trail of soft kisses down to his ear, across his jaw and cheek, and finally to his mouth. His tongue parted Leighton's lips and slipped inside.

      As their kiss deepened, Thane pulled the blanket away. He slid his hand across Leighton's smooth body and moved his lips down to his nipples. As his hand found Leighton’s cock, he began to slowly stroke it. He lifted his head to look into Leighton's eyes blurry with growing desire.

      "Are you all right?" Thane asked worriedly. "Is it okay to continue, or would you rather wait another day?"

      Leighton's hips rose slightly to press against Thane's tender touch. "Are you worried I'm still bothered by what happened today?"

      "I am," Thane replied and kissed him softly.

      "I'm all right," Leighton replied. "All I want now is for you to make love to me. Will you? Will you please make love to me all night?"

      "Anything for my little fox," Thane replied as he moved between Leighton's legs. "Anything for the love of my life."