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The Evergloom shudders, like it’s exhaling.

I’m still catching my breath, curled safely between Steo’s protective shadows, Rad’s sturdy warmth, and Hudson’s reassuring presence. But the sudden shift in the air sends tension racing through our intertwined connection, jerking all of us into alertness.

“What was that?” Hudson whispers, immediately defensive, his hands tightening gently around mine.

Rad’s eyes narrow, muscles coiling with readiness. Steo’s shadows pulse tighter around me, pink light flaring—then fading. But nothing comes. No threat, no monsters trying to claw their way into our burrow. Instead, the hum of energy gently settles, and the room shifts around us. The veins of pink glow along the walls and ceiling brighten slightly, bathing the space in warmth like the sun would.

A faint melody drifts through the air—soft, lyrical, like wind chimes caught in a gentle breeze. It caresses my senses, tugging gently at my chest, calming the last traces of panic from my heart.

“What’s happening now?” I ask softly, confusion and wonder mixing in my voice.

Rad tilts his head, suspicious but relaxing slightly. “I don’t know. But it feels… calm.”

Steo breathes in deeply, eyes closing briefly, his body softening. “The Evergloom is at peace. You are at peace, so it responds.”

Hudson’s gaze shifts between us, cautious but fascinated. “You’re saying it’s reflecting our feelings?”

Steo nods slowly, his gaze intense. “We are bound to it now. The Gloom doesn’t just hear us—it echoes us.”

I glance around the room, awe sinking in as the realization fully hits. This realm—this dark, once-hostile place—is responding to our emotions, mirroring our connection. Its energy hums gently now, serene and warm, vibrating softly through each of us.

I shift slightly, feeling their attention refocus fully on me, concern and affection radiating softly through our newly forged bond. “So, you’re telling me, if we’re calm, it stays calm?”

Rad smirks. “So the Evergloom’s now dependent on our moods? Better keep our human happy then.”

I shoot Rad a playful glare, but it quickly melts into a gentle smile as the realization sinks deeper. The thought of the Evergloom had terrified me, a realm of monsters and nightmares—but now it pulses around me, around us, softly attuned, protective, comforting even. It feels like home.

Weird. Totally fucking weird. But oh so right.

“So… I’ve somehow tamed this place,” I murmur, glancing between them.

“You didn’t just tame the Gloom,” Steo murmurs, voice low and reverent. “You tamed us.”

His words hang in the air. Emotion ripples through our connection—vulnerability, admiration, affection. I can feel Hudson’s gentle acceptance, Rad’s acknowledgment, and Steo’s possessive devotion swirling together, binding us deeper than ever before.

Hudson reaches out first, tentative fingertips travelling up my arm. The touch sends a warm spark through our bond, gentle and reassuring. He smiles softly, voice low. “I never thought I’d feel safe in a place like this, but with you… I do.”

Rad shifts closer at my feet, and is surprisingly gentle as his clawed fingers brush my thigh. “You do seem to have a habit of making monsters behave, Snow.”

Steo lets out a soft growl of agreement from my other side, his shadows gliding tenderly across my skin. “She has always held more power than she realizes.”

The air between us thickens with something deeper than words, charged with emotion, vulnerability, and an undeniable pull. Hudson’s hand continues its path up, Rad’s tail trails slowly along my calf, while his claws tighten around my thigh, and Steo’s shadows ripple gently.

I exhale slowly, heart thudding steadily now, warmth pooling through me, driven by the affection I feel pouring through our bond. I meet each of their gazes, a soft smile forming on my lips.

“Then maybe we should stop fighting it,” I whisper. “Maybe we should lean into this—whatever this is—together.”

Rad’s mouth curls slowly into a heated smirk, his tail gliding further up. Hudson’s eyes darken softly, fingers stopping at my chin and turning my face towards him, his gaze lingering on my lips. Steo’s shadows wrap tenderly around us all, pulling us closer, weaving us tighter.

The energy in the room shifts, charged with a heady mix of anticipation and desire that travels through the bond. I feel a delicious shiver run down my spine as their gazes intensify, each of them responding to my invitation in their own way.

Rad’s low growl vibrates through me as he presses closer, pulling my attention back to him, and I see his nostrils flaring as he inhales deeply. Possessive need reaches my chest before he says, “Once we start this, Snow, there’s no going back,” he warns, his voice thick with barely restrained hunger.

Steo’s shadows pulse around us, his energy thrumming with barely contained desire.

Hudson’s lips brush my ear as he whispers, “Are you sure, Parker? This isn’t just the adrenaline talking?”

I turn to meet his concerned gaze to find him now sitting beside me, and I reach out to trace the curve of his jaw.

“I’ve never been more certain of anything,” I breathe, watching his ocean eyes darken further.

His own desire weaves its way through our tether, all of it creating a heady combination that has heat spreading from my chest, lighting up a path in its wake, making my breasts heavy and travelling down to where each of them is touching me, holding me.

The tension in the air thickens, electric and palpable. Rad’s massive form shifts, both his hands grasping my hips where I’m still sitting, his fur brushing against my skin as he leans in closer. “Then let us worship you properly, Beholden,” he purrs, his breath hot against my neck.

On my other side, Hudson’s fingers thread through my hair, gently tilting my head back and capturing my attention. His lips hover just above mine, a question in his cerulean eyes. I close the distance, capturing his mouth in a searing kiss that sends sparks shooting through our connection.

Steo’s shadows caress my skin everywhere, around us and between all of us, leaving trails of tingling sensation in their wake. His voice is low and reverent as he murmurs, “You are our anchor, our light in this darkness.”

I gasp as Rad’s tongue traces a heated path up my neck, fangs grazing my skin, making me shudder and moan softly. His claws graze higher along my thighs, teasing but careful, intensifying my anticipation, and his chest brushes against mine, where he leans in.

Hudson’s kiss deepens, tongue teasing mine in slow, sensual strokes. His hands explore my curves, sliding up my torso to rest just under my breasts, igniting trails of fire wherever they touch. I arch into their combined attention, the warmth of their hands and mouths sending goosebumps along my skin, the soft brush of shadows and fur making it electrified.

“So responsive,” Rad growls approvingly, his voice deep and heated, vibrating through my chest. “Tell us what you want, Beholden. Let us hear your desires.”

My breathing hitches as Steo’s shadows slide around me, pulsing between my thighs, over my breasts, teasing every sensitive nerve where hands weren’t already touching. My core clenches tightly, wetness pooling embarrassingly quickly.

“Everything,” I gasp, breaking the kiss with Hudson, my voice raw, pure desire pulsing out towards them through our bond. “Yours. All of it. Take me apart.”

Their reaction is immediate.

Hudson trails hot, open-mouthed kisses down my neck, whispering praises as he moves lower. Rad’s tail tightens possessively around my thigh, sliding me down from my sitting position for better access, as his tongue teases the sensitive skin behind my ear on the other side, his claws moving upward with tantalizing slowness. Steo’s shadows wrap tighter, spreading warmth and electricity through my limbs, pulsing a steady rhythm that’s driving me wild.

Hudson’s mouth finds my breast, lips closing around a hardened peak, drawing a loud moan from me. Rad’s claws brush gently across my dripping folds, teasing my entrance, his fangs scraping gently against my collarbone.

“Fuck,” I gasp, arching helplessly between them, my hips shifting eagerly towards Rad’s teasing touch. Every caress sends a shiver through me, making me ache for more.

Hudson hums against my skin as his tongue circles and flicks my nipple, the pleasure shooting straight to my core. His hands glide down my sides, gripping my waist and holding me steady, possessively pulling me closer to his mouth.

Rad growls low and deep, nipping lightly at my collarbone as his thick finger slowly pushes inside me, careful not to hurt but possessive enough to stake his claim. My walls clench immediately around him, slick and needy, the buzz of power and the strumming of our bond intensifying each sensation. I didn’t understand why I always responded to their touch the way I did before, now I know that my body was simply answering the call of our tether.

“So fucking wet for us,” he rumbles, voice dripping with appreciation and hunger. His thumb brushes my sensitive bundle of nerves in slow, deliberate circles, stealing the breath from my lungs.

Steo’s shadows softly caress my inner thighs, my hips, brushing teasingly across my swollen clit, matching Rad’s rhythm and making me squirm. His growl reverberates through the shadows themselves, vibrating deep within my body. I look up to find him still sitting by my head, his orange eyes glowing with intensity, watching and waiting, while his shadows swallow every once of lust pouring out of me.

“My Snow Pea,” he murmurs, voice like velvet darkness, the pink tendrils pressing and sliding along every inch of skin they can reach, adding their cool, electric contrast to Rad and Hudson’s burning heat.

Hudson lifts his head from my breast, pulling my attention back to him, his lips swollen and eyes blazing with need that echoes in my chest. “You’re gorgeous like this, Parker,” he breathes, pressing another kiss to my chest, my throat, my jaw. His hands roam down to grip my thighs, gently spreading them wider with the help of shadows, exposing me further to Rad’s exploring touch.

Rad chuckles darkly, sliding another finger inside me, stretching me gently, drawing another helpless whimper from my throat. “She’s perfect. Absolutely fucking perfect,” he growls possessively, his glowing eyes now locked onto mine as he hits a spot that makes stars burst across my vision.

Steo’s shadows pulse and ripple, one sliding smoothly around my throat, offering a gentle yet firm pressure that makes pleasure bloom fiercely, turning me into a trembling, needy mess. “Look at you,” Steo purrs against my ear, voice husky with lust, shadows pulsing against my clit in perfect rhythm with Rad’s fingers. “So responsive. So beautiful. So very ours.”

Rad removes his fingers slowly, making me whine in protest, but only until he lifts them to his mouth, licking them clean with a satisfied growl. The heat in his gaze is scorching, nearly enough to set me aflame.

“Delicious,” he purrs, his voice a dark, rich promise. “But not nearly enough.”

Before I can process his words, Rad shifts downward, positioning himself between my trembling thighs. His massive hands grip my hips, pulling me closer and leaning in with a possessive urgency that makes heat flood my core.

“You’re ours to worship,” Rad murmurs, his hot breath ghosting across my sensitive skin, sending sparks racing through my veins and bright power though the burrow, casting a pink glow.

My breath catches sharply as his long tongue slowly drags over my pussy, tasting me thoroughly, deliberately. My body jerks in response, hips bucking instinctively toward his mouth, seeking more of the fiery pleasure he offers.

“Oh, fuck,” I moan, my fingers instinctively wrapping around the thick horns curling from his head. They’re solid and warm, grounding me in the intensity of the moment as I hold on tight. The tickle of his fur on my skin only adds to the intensity of sensations, providing a contrast that shoots pleasant sparks down my spine.

Rad hums appreciatively against my slick center, the vibration sending electric currents straight through me. His tongue delves deeper, exploring and teasing, coaxing more moans from my lips. His eyes, glowing like diamonds, lock onto mine, satisfaction and hunger blending into a fierce, possessive look that makes my thighs quiver.

Hudson watches, eyes dark with lust, his hand gently gripping my throat with the help of the shadow still wrapped there, urging me to surrender completely. “Ride him, Parker. Let him feel how badly you need it. Go ahead and tame your demon.”

Encouraged by Hudson’s raspy voice, I tighten my hold on Rad’s horns and roll my hips, grinding shamelessly against his mouth. Rad growls his approval, opening wider, tongue working faster, exploring every sensitive inch of me. I feel the smooth, muscular length of his tail suddenly slide along my inner thigh, teasing its way to my aching entrance. It circles slowly, torturously, making my head spin.

“Please,” I gasp, rolling my hips harder, desperate for friction, for relief.

Rad growls again, low and feral, pressing the tip of his tail gently inside me, stretching and filling me carefully. Pleasure spikes sharply, my body tightening as the overwhelming sensations blend together—his talented tongue flicking against my clit, his tail moving rhythmically inside me, and the powerful hold I have on his horns anchoring me in place.

Steo’s shadows add to the frenzy, teasing my nipples, tightening around my wrists and thighs, heightening each sensation until I can barely breathe. His cool breath brushes against my ear, whispering encouragements.

“That’s it, Snow Pea,” he rasps. “Show him exactly what you need.”

Hudson’s mouth finds mine again, kissing me deeply. My moans become helpless whimpers against his lips as Rad devours me eagerly, tail thrusting steadily deeper, faster. I didn’t even think that would feel good, but the way it curves—fuck, it hits places fingers never could. His tongue swirls expertly, teasing that aching spot until I’m gasping, grinding against him like I’ll die if he stops.

My body tightens, coiling tightly as pleasure builds into a fierce, relentless pressure. I grip Rad’s horns harder, grinding shamelessly against his mouth, chasing my release.

Rad’s rumbling growl vibrates straight through me, pushing me over into an explosive climax. My vision blurs as waves of pleasure crash through me, stealing my breath and turning my cries into broken, incoherent sounds. I shatter around Rad’s tail, body trembling, but held safely between their powerful forms.

Rad doesn’t stop immediately, tongue gently soothing me through the aftershocks, tail slowly withdrawing, leaving me gasping and limp. He lifts his head, eyes blazing with fierce, possessive satisfaction as he licks his lips, tasting me.

“Fucking divine,” he growls softly, pressing a reverent kiss to my inner thigh. “But we’ve only just begun.”

I’m unraveling—pleasure blooming, bond deepening—and I don’t want it to end.