Title: Today We Are The Victors
Author: nightanddaze
Fandom: Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Merlin
Summary: The first thing Arthur Pendragon ever learned was that he could have almost anything he wanted. The history of Arthur's need.

He always stayed quiet, content to be close and listen to her heart, warm and indulged. She would tell him he was sweet and stroke his hair until he fell asleep, his hands loosely fisted in her dress.

It was almost like having a mother. If he couldn’t have one who cared for him out of love, then he could have one who cared for him out of duty.

Which was almost enough for Arthur.

I like reading about someone who is starved for affection and what they do when they finally get it.