Thorin had never intended to take a wife or have children of his own, but hidden danger within Erebor means he must produce heirs to remain King under the Mountain - to do so he must first find a Queen! And candidates are in no short supply! ThorinxOC

"There was a time you trusted me without even knowing my name," Thorin said. "I wish you would try to do so again." He used to be righteous in a world full of liars and cowards. Perhaps that was a child's view, Hem thought. Was Thorin calculating and cold, a tyrant like all other masters? (Stand-alone sequel to The Cautiousness of Hanah Skinner. Post-BoFA.)

"Even though I am not your intended 'One', I still love you, Thorin Oakenshield. And I will continue to love you for the rest of my life." Bilbo forced a laugh. "However long or short that may be." COMPLETE