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“This reminds me of a nest,” Riley says. “All the pieces can move to create a giant bed or it can open up to offer more individual seating.”

“I’m afraid to touch it in case the material is a letdown,” I whisper, eyes wide. “It’s so pretty.”

“Pretty and functional,” a store associate says as she passes by. “The material is stain resistant while still being soft. Everyone’s tastes are different, but you may like it.”

She bustles off again, and I bite my lip as I lean down to pet the material. Sighing in relief, I find that the material feels like butter.

“There’s only one way to fully test a sofa, Little One,” Riley says with a smirk before he’s picking meup as I gasp.

He gets up on the couch and flops onto it, allowing me to snuggle against his side.

“Oh my God,” I sigh. “This is amazing. It’s like a hug.”

“I’m almost jealous of a fucking couch,” Cooper murmurs as he sees us, smirking. “Is it love at first sight, Princess?”

“Why don’t you move the couch pieces around so you can see?” I suggest, laying my head on Riley’s chest.

His hand comes up and rubs the fuzz on my head, but instead of feeling unsettled by it, I relax even more. I’m out in public for the first time without my wig, no makeup, wearing shorts and a tank top.

And my pack only sees me.

Cooper moves around the couch pieces, untrusting of them almost.

“It’s complicated,” he grunts before he lays down and closes his eyes. “Nevermind. It’s amazing, Nina. This is coming home with us.”

Ethan chuckles as he watches us, crossing his arms in amusement.

“Is it really that good?” he asks.

“It is,” Riley confirms. “There’s so much room, come join us.”

Ethan lays down as well, and as a pack it’s almost as if we take a full breath. We’re not just trying out furniture, we’re creating our life together as we fill our house with things we love.

Before coming here, they brought me to the house to walk through it. My alphas insisted that I have an idea of what all the spaces looked like and they were excited for me to see the house.

I love it. They took everything that I told them I wanted in a house and found the perfect place. I feel as if I’m living in a fairytale.

“Fuck, this is the couch,” Ethan groans. “I’m in love with a non-sentient object.”

Giggling, I see a manager hurrying over.

“I think we may be a little obsessed with your couch,” I tell him before he can say anything.

“This is the only way to test furniture,” he says, with a nod. “How else can you see how it’ll work within your life? Someone mentioned that people were sleeping on one of the modular couches, and I told her just that. I don’t care if she left the store.”

“Oh wow,” I say, surprised. “I wish I could say I’m surprised, but I’ve met way too many people who behave badly.”

I was birthed by one.

“Nevermind her,” the manager says warmly. “I’m George, and if you need anything, just let me know.”

“We’re going to need one of these couches,” Cooper rumbles. “Please.”

George blinks at Cooper’s deep voice, but doesn’t flinch as he meets his gaze. I appreciate him even more that he treats my feral alpha with respect and not fear.

“Yes, Alpha,” George says immediately.

“Cooper, not Alpha,” Cooper replies, sitting up. “That’s a really good couch. How fast is delivery?”