At last, finding himself conquered, effectively pinned down and quite trapped, Watson dropped his head back against the rug, laughing. "All right," he said, breathless, "all right. You win. Do with me as you will." He shut his eyes, grinning wildly. He was beginning to be hard again, as ridiculous as that was so soon, but a wild and naked wrestling match apparently could do that to him. He could feel Holmes's answering erection.

He released his grip on Holmes, and lay back limply, laughing silently. "I am at your mercy, you win."