Title: Lies
Genre: Anst
Summary: It seems betraying the king is a daily occurrence. Merlin doesn't think he can ever bear to have Arthur think he's a traitor.

I know I've done this genre already, but it's been a while since I've updated, and I couldn't resist! Season Four is breaking my heart at every turn. I really hoped this episode would end in a wedding... -sigh-


12. Lies

"It seems my doom that all will betray me," Arthur lamented one morning while Merlin made the bed. Merlin sighed; this was going to be one of those days. "Am I really so unworthy of loyalty?"

"Your people love you," Merlin replied robotically.

Arthur scoffed lightly. "The people, yes. But not my friends. Tell me you at least haven't anything to hide."

With every betrayal, the hope of revealing his secret grew further away. His heart breaking for both of them, Merlin's voice caught.

"Of course not, Sire," he croaked. "Never."

Arthur found reassurance in the sound of another lie.