"Oh gosh," whined Russet, flopping facedown on the hotel suite's giant bed. "I can't believe it! I'm finally married to you, Walter."

Walter chuckled as he helped his tired husband flip over. "Yes, you are married to me now. My lovely lop-eared rabbit man is finally mine."

I remained seated in one of the comfy chairs in the sitting area with my arms around my knees and my feet on the cushion. My mind was brewing all sorts of thoughts—some good and bad.

The wedding went fantastically well. Nothing went wrong, the location was beautiful, the decorations worked well, the food was good, and the company was great. All of our hard work as a family came to fruition with Walter's own as well.

Walter Sr. and I were happy to see each other again, although his firm grip while carrying my form around for awhile made my lovers jealous/envious. Russet also made sure that there were gluten-free and dairy-free options for Zaire, so my snake beloved was pleased. We all provided gifts to the happily married couple, danced, participated in pictures (candid and not), ate well, and had a great time.

My only problem was something that had been brought up in the past. I thought we'd moved beyond it, but I guess I hadn't yet. I don't want to ruin the happy, fluffy atmosphere of Russet and Walter if I suddenly left because I was supposed to join them for their first night as a married couple. To be honest, I don't really want to join them. The thought feels weird and disjointed.

While I love Russet deeply and I care greatly for Walter, I don't know if I can do this anymore. They were like the cheesy soulmates literary trope. I can just see the connection between them. Well, they did have instantaneous attraction to each other upon first meeting. I was more like the first person Russet became attached to, mainly because I was the one who showed him love and treated him with utmost care (or as much as possible) in the beginning. In my mind, Walter and Russet have a foundation that is more real and stronger than what Russet and I have together.

"Annie?"

I huddled more and squeezed my legs tighter. I don't have the courage to look into Russet's beautiful eyes and expressive face. I know he'd get upset if I talked to him about this, so I can't speak. I want him to be happy, not sad and angry.

"Anwyll?" whispered Walter, gently placing his hand on my head. "What's wrong?"

I heard soft thumps in front of me and then felt Russet's hands on my socked feet. He patted the tops of them and stroked my toes.

"Annie, please talk to us."

Tears welled and burned my eyes. "No," I answered, then sniffled.

"Good start," murmured Walter, so I was confused for a split second until I realized I had briefly spoken to them.

Russet reached for my hands and was obviously relieved when I didn't pull away. "Annie, do you feel sick?"

I lifted my head a bit and hesitantly met Russet's gorgeous brown eyes. The worried expression on his face made me feel terrible. This was exactly what I didn't want to happen.

"I'm okay," I whispered. "But Russ, I think it's time."

Russet frowned, then he grinned and grabbed my wrist to haul me up off the chair. However, I wouldn't budge and Russet's excited expression was gone in an instant.

"What's that supposed to mean?"

I looked up at Walter, who was clearly troubled. "I'm so sorry, Wally. You deserve his full attention and romantic capacity for both love and sex."

Walter frowned and then grabbed my left wrist. "No," he growled.

I was a bit taken aback by his sudden aggressiveness. "Wally?"

Russet stood up and rested his hands on the arms of the chair, trapping me in my spot with Walter still holding my wrist. Russet's lop ears brushed my face as he stared down at me with a blank expression.

"I thought we moved past this already, Annie."

I bit my lip and looked away. "It doesn't feel right, Russ. We can still be family, but you should just be with Walter. You two are perfect for each other and I'm just baggage in your way of having an amazing life together."

Walter and Russet were completely silent with blank expressions. If I couldn't sense their inner turmoil and anger, I would have thought they agreed with me.

"You don't get to decide that..." murmured Walter. "That should be my and Russie's decision. I know you have misgivings about your relationship with him because of how it started, but neither of us think that way. No, it's not conventional, but I don't feel jealous or envious that you're receiving love from my Russie. I think it's adorable, honestly."

My chest felt tight and I was trying to get my breaths back to normal. I'm so nervous, anxious, and sick to my stomach because our conversation.

Russet lifted his left hand and pushed his fingers through my styled hair, mussing it up as his fingertips ran all the way through down to the back of my neck. A shiver rolled through my body and a mewl escaped me as his fingers gripped my nape. My muscles loosened and I trembled pathetically with tingly pleasure in the chair. Russet continued to stare down at me in silence while he massaged my nape.

"You are a bad boy for making decisions you thought would benefit us and instead hurt yourself in the process. Do you know how much it stung to hear that, Anwyll?" he whispered, his russet-brown eyes hard and cold. "I told you before. You're mine and I'm not letting you go. Walter likes you and I love you. Why can't you accept us being with you? Is it because we're married now and you somehow see it as cheating?"

I tried to look away, but I couldn't move from the grip on my nape. Tears gathered in my eyes and I sniffled again, so Russet sighed aloud and picked me up. He plopped down where I had just been and cuddled my form against his chest. I listened to his steady heartbeat while Walter folded my limp arms against my torso. My friend kissed my forehead, then Russet pecked my lips.

"It's not cheating, Annie." whispered Russet. "We've gone over this already. You may see us as perfect for each other, but we've got our flaws and problems just like everyone else. But because we have you, then we feel complete in our relationship. Sure, Walter doesn't love you like I do, but he greatly cherishes his and your close friendship as well as the fact that you love me so much.

"Nothing about Walter's and my relationship has ever been 'normal' due to my past and the fact that he technically stole me from you. You let it happen because you felt pity for me and wanted me to be happy with someone else, but now that seems to have come back and bite us in the rump because our special person—you, specifically—doesn't want to see me in a romantic slash sexual capacity because you feel bad for Walter." finished Russet, and I managed to nod ever so slightly.

The strength in my limbs was finally starting to return. Russet's hurt expression became apparent and that was another gut punch. Walter knelt in front of Russet and at my left side, so I turned my head to look at him. His grayish green eyes were dark right now and he had a sad, troubled expression on his face.

"Do you really love Russie?"

"Of c-course I do, Wally." I rasped, then cleared my throat. "I love Russ so much, but I'm willing to back off for you two's life to blossom without my interference."

"But we don't see you as an interfering party, Anwyll." replied Walter, gently grasping my left elbow. "Please stop thinking that you don't belong with us. You have every right to be at Russie's and my sides. Not just because you saved my now-husband or because you were the first one to care for him. It's because you love and cherish him just as much as I do."

"B-but..."

Russet shushed me with his lips, then Walter's hand pushed into my hair and rubbed my scalp. I shivered and relaxed, closing my eyes for a few moments. My tail wiggled over Russet's leg and lightly tapped Walter's left side, so he grasped it. I tensed and my cheeks warmed as Walter hugged it like Russet often does.

"Another plus is that you're a magical being that can make me have X-ray vision to see through things like walls and clothes by simply burying my face into your soft, fluffy tail for extended periods. Who would say no to that?"

I couldn't help my giggle. Russet's intense stare returned and I felt heat rise to my skin, then my breath left me as his lips brushed my face. I nuzzled his chin and Russet gave me a chaste kiss that was so full of gentle affection that my chest became tight. Russet gently stroked my head with his right hand.

"Annie, neither of us want you to step back and give us 'space'." he said softly, petting my left wolf and human ears. The light, delicate touches made me shiver and goosebumps quickly rose on my skin.

"Are you sure? You can let me know when it's too much."

Russet and Walter groaned, then shared a glance. "He's not going to get it, is he, Russie?"

Our lop-eared beloved shook his head. "Nope, I don't think he will unless we prove it. Shall we?"

Walter got back up and Russet transferred my form into his husband's arms. I tilted my head back to look into Walter's face. He glanced down and smirked, so I blushed and turned my head to hide my face. My close friend laid my back on the bed and remained between my thighs while Russet stripped out of his clothes. Walter was making sure I wouldn't try to escape, but if I really wanted to do that it would require Walter to have nullification magic to keep me here.

"Wally," I started softly, so he cupped the right side of my face with his left hand. "Are you really sure, Wally? I just want you and Russ to be as happy as possible."

His thumb brushed underneath my eye. His grayish green eyes softened. "I know, Anwyll. You're so sweet. But this is what Russie and I want. We want you with us. Do you want the same, my dear friend?"

A tingly sensation started to burn inside my nose, so I rubbed it with my knuckles while I nodded. My eyes were hurting again thanks to the welling tears. Walter asked me to verbalize my response as Russet knelt on the bed, so I took a deep breath in and slowly let it out.

"I do want to be with you both," I admitted. "I just really don't want to become the weight that ruins the chemistry between you guys."

Russet chuckled. "We met because of you, Annie."

"Yeah, but that's not the case for everyone."

Walter sighed. "We're not 'everyone', Anwyll. Listen to us, okay? We want you here with us. We adore you. Let my husband love us both, not just me."

Russet agreed, then asked, "Annie, do you think I'm incapable of loving you and Walter equally?"

I shook my head. Russet curled down and kissed my left cheek, then my wolf ears were lightly tugged. I whimpered and then those same ears were licked, so I squirmed until Walter pinned my upper body to the bed. I panted, shivering underneath my beloved rabbit Emerged and his husband.

"Annie," whispered Russet, blowing warm air into my left human ear. I wiggled to get free, but Walter kept my wrists on the bed. Russet continued, "You have fourteen other people to juggle and love on equally. Why am I not allowed to love Walter and you?"

I paused, then turned my head to look into his russet-brown eyes as he moved his own head back. I watched Russet kiss Walter's right cheek and then their lips molded together for a brief smooch. While watching them, I wondered how I could be so hypocritical. Russet made such a jarring point that it kind of felt like a double punch to my gut. I hadn't even considered the situation from that point of view. And, now that I have, it's obvious to me that I was being ridiculous. I can't believe I cried over this, too.

Russet and Walter immediately noticed the change in me, then they grinned at each other. I chuckled and accepted their kisses on my cheeks.

"Do you finally get it now?" asked Russet, resting his head against Walter's right shoulder.

I nodded. "I do, and I'm sorry for hurting you both. That was never my intention."

"We know," murmured Walter, lightly stroking my tail. "This was all because you love and care about us. And, of course, your love for me is different from that towards my Russie."

I chuckled. "Yeah, definitely. I don't think my fourteen other beloveds would take too kindly to me loving you in anything other than a close family relationship at this point."

Walter agreed with a laugh. "I couldn't wrap my head around the way your men reacted while my father carried you this evening. Alexandre looked ready to rip my father in half when you tucked your nose down in thought."

"Oh, it seems my daddy needs some cuddle time soon."

Russet grinned and flopped down next to me. "But first, cuddle time is with us!"

"True," I answered, feeling happiness swell instead of tears and anxiety.

I reached over and gently grasped the tip of his right lop ear. Russet waited with baited breath and then shivered after my lips pressed to his sensitive ear. I rolled slightly with Walter's allowance and twisted to sit up a bit. I watched Russet's dark eyelashes flutter against his cheeks while I pressed featherlight kisses to his hot ear up to where it connected above his human ear. Russet squirmed on the bed, but then he relaxed and stretched out while I continued gently stroking the underside of his lop ear.

"While it is lovely to see my sweet Russie so relaxed, we still have to punish Anwyll."

Russet pushed up for a moment and twisted his upper body to look back at his husband. "What kind of punishment?"

Walter hummed, tapping his lips while he watched me. "Waltz is a sadist, right?"

Russet nodded. "He would know what makes Annie melt into a puddle."

My face felt hot while they talked, but Walter got off the bed to grab Russet's phone. He called Waltz, so my sadistic faerie king picked up right away and asked about the situation. While Walter filled him in, he motioned for Russet to pin me down. I let it happen, but I wanted to pull him closer.

"You're not escaping. No dragon strength or magic tonight."

My face was fire engine-red as I nodded, then quietly gasped when he moved my legs farther apart. He pressed his erection against my suit pants, but I had already made a mess of them at this point with my own pre-come and slick. Russet's nose twitched and he inhaled deeply while lowering his upper body to rest over mine.

"Russ, I want to hug you."

Russet released my wrists and I curled my arms around his neck, lightly nosing his warm neck and kissing his peanut-brown skin. Russet shivered and slid his hands under my asscheeks while keeping his weight on top. It was almost suffocating, but I liked being able to sink into the bed and just feel my rabbit Emerged beloved.

"Sure, I'll show you." stated Walter, approaching the bed again. He tapped the screen and pointed the camera at me. "What do you think?"

Waltz's voice came through the speaker, "He appears to want a lot of skin contact right now for reassurance purposes, so definitely tie him up and smother him with affection, attention, and care tonight. Have Russet tease him mercilessly and make him beg for release. I love making Annie cry through pleasure, embarrassment, and neediness for more, but Russet doesn't have to go that far."

Walter's pale skin was flushed while listening to Waltz talk, but he managed to give a crackly, positive reply. I wiggled my fingers at the camera and said hello to Waltz, so my beloved chuckled and greeted me.

"Have a good time, you three. I love you, Annie. Tell me what happened when you come back."

I blushed. "Absolutely, Alt. I love you, too. And thank you..."

"You're welcome, my adorable and naughty, masochistic little wolf."

My skin flushed tomato-red and heard Waltz's laughter before the call ended. Walter rubbed his face for a moment and put Russet's phone on the bedside table before crawling onto the mattress. Russet was still keeping as much of his body on mine as possible, but I want to be bare like Waltz accurately said.

"Russ, I want to get undressed."

Russet reluctantly sat back as I unwound my arms, then he started unbuttoning my white dress shirt. Walter asked me for silk ropes that Waltz must have specified, so I made some appear for him. He was a little startled, still somewhat unused to my magic after almost a year and a half. It's definitely been about eighteen months since I met Russet and a little over nineteen months since I came to our home. In a way, it's still somewhat surreal that so much has happened in over a year and a half. Then again, what led to my creation was also insane.

"Annie, focus."

I looked up at Russet as he removed my shirt completely and then my undershirt. He sat back and dealt with my suit pants. My suit jacket and bowtie were laid across the small table by the chairs. But Russet was really quiet while he slipped my pants and socks off at the same time. He let them drop to the floor and lifted my legs. My strong rabbit Emerged raised my back off the bed and rested it against his chest. Now my head and shoulders were on the bed while Russet nuzzled my balls through my soaked underwear.

Walter whistled. "Holy shit, that is so hot."

Russet tugged my briefs aside, letting my cock and balls be free to the slightly cool air. He wrapped his arms around my waist and he held me tightly. "Don't move your legs, Annie. I want them spread open."

"O-okay," I said with a slight breathlessness in my voice. This was an awkward position that made my entire body tremble relentlessly.

I watched Russet's mouth open and felt hot air on my slick nether region, then shuddered when his tongue made contact with my balls.

"We still need to use these, Russie."

Russet eyed the ropes and nodded. "After this, sure."

Walter chuckled and hugged his newlywed husband's waist, then kissed his cheek. He watched Russet feast on me up close, making it ten times more embarrassing. I really did want to close my legs, but I forced myself to keep them open. Russet looked happy, so I feel rewarded.

Each lick made me more turned on, but I could hardly breathe in this position. My chest was tight and I felt somewhat breathless with each inhale/exhale. Russet dug his tongue into my hole, making me tense and mewl. My tail relaxed while I gasped for breath, but Russet's teeth pricked sensitive skin. I shuddered, immediately bucking my hips for more. My Emerged rabbit's grip changed to make my lower half rigid, but I still managed to squirm.

Walter reached over and pressed his hand to my pelvis, then stroked it down to my chest. Russet paused as my aroused scent was smeared along the length of my torso. Russet backed up and let my ass fall back onto the bed, then crawled over me to rub his form all over mine. Walter hummed with a happy smirk while Russet rubbed ourselves together. He was currently pinning my wrists down with one hand, so I was immobilized and whimpering into Russet's neck with each grinding thrust to our shafts.

"Russie, baby, I want to start the preparations."

Russet nipped my throat before sitting back, then Walter helped me sit up onto my knees. I spread them apart and moved my arms behind my back. Instead of folding them, I kept my arms straight and relished the strain on my shoulders as Walter began following the steps to tie it thanks to the texted instructions from Waltz. Russet watched his husband's careful but firm hand movements while I was being tied up.

"How about a collar?"