Oftentimes in life so much can be changed by the smallest thing. For this everything changed when a small bird flew left instead of right. Because of that, it didn’t see a caterpillar feeding on the leaves of an Elk Lord. The fifty-foot-tall elk didn’t feel the bug feeding on it or care. It was sleeping peacefully in the evening. The sun had set, and the elk was tired from the day of walking. It didn’t notice the leaf falling from its antlers, chewed free by the tiny bug. This leaf drifted down and was sucked in as the Elk Lord snored. This leaf hit the side of the inside of its nose making it sneeze in its sleep. This sneeze wasn’t great, but just enough to alter the flow of air miles away by the smallest of degrees.

{Luhea Deveros}

She was crying in her tent after being kicked out of Alex’s tent. It had hurt her badly to be dismissed like she was nothing. It didn’t just hurt her ego but broke her heart as she had feelings for him, and it was clear he didn’t care about her. The tent opened and she looked up with red tear-filled eyes to see Yen ducking as she charged in. She wanted to fight her, hurt her, but she also needed the woman’s hug. She didn’t love Yen despite how attractive the tiger woman was, but she was Luhea’s friend and had helped her in the past. Yen held out her muscular arms and wrapped around Luhea holding her tight as she petted the smaller human’s hair. Yen was a tiger beast, mostly human looking, but with round tiger ears and a long tiger tail. Yen was nearly six and a half feet tall which was small for her kind and had made her a source of ridicule from her people. She had been told three months ago that Yen wasn’t a real woman unless she was over seven feet tall by a small runt of a male tiger man. Was this how Yen felt that day? Luhea asked herself. This made her heart break all the more because she was just thinking ill of her one and only friend in this world.

“Are you okay?” Yen asked, as she rubbed Luhea’s back, rocking slowly. Luhea wiped her nose and started sobbing as she told Yen what had happened.

“I went to offer myself to Alex and he, and he,” She sobbed “He turned me away.” She was crying openly as her friend held her.

“It’s okay. I am here and can be here as long as you need me.” Yen said, pulling Luhea down to the sleeping bag. Luhea wasn’t sure how long she was there or how long she cried. All she knew is she was grateful that her friend was there for her. It showed the love the two women shared and made Luhea promise herself to never hurt her friend.

Hours later in the dark when the tears had dried and Yen had stopped humming, Luhea had to know one thing.

“How did you know I was crying?” She asked, looking into the deep golden eyes of her best friend. Yen smiled and kissed Luhea’s forehead. It reminded Luhea of her mother and seemed to strengthen the bond between the women.

“The wind shifted, and I smelled your sadness. I knew you needed me, so I came running.” She said sweetly.

“Thank you for being my friend.” Luhea said, kissing her friend's cheek. She wanted to do more as she felt a fire beginning to burn for her friend, but she held back.

{Yen}

Once her friend was asleep, she went back on patrol ensuring the camp was safe. Her ears and nose were on alert even when she was holding Luhea. She loved the much smaller women as a sister and maybe more someday, but that would require a mate willing to take the both of them and her friend was minor royalty so the odds of that happening were unreasonable, but dreaming can be fun at times. It was the one space no one could take from her. She moved to his tent and could hear and smell him sleeping. The strange human drew her heart and the heart of Luhea. Yen let her mind drift picturing the three of them sharing a bed. Would he make love to Luhea in the same way he did to her? She moved closer, taking in his scent unwilling to leave him. He was just so kind to her and yet cold to others.

The next day, Yen went to Luhea, worry on Yen’s face. “Forgive me.” Yen said, bowing her head to Luhea.

“For what?” The small blonde human with bright blue eyes asked.

“Master is ordering me to do what I can to make Alex stay with us.” Yen smelled the lust drifting off her friend. She knew Luhea loved Alex and him staying may give her the chance to try again. Even through the waft of lust was a scrap of jealousy. Yen hung her head in sadness, but her eyes went wide when Luhea hugged her tightly.

“I know you can’t disobey an order and making him happy will make me happy. Don’t worry my friend.” Yen hugged her back happily that she still had her best and only friend with her.

{Alex}

We reached the town and I had said goodbye to Yen, got a job and bought my house. I was just settling in when there was a knock at the door. Yen and McDonalds stood at the door in the setting sun. It made Yen stand out and look amazing. I wasn’t sure what was going on or what McDonalds wanted.

“Alex,” McDonalds said, taking a breath as she blushed madly. “I know you like Yen and even if I can’t have you, I want you and her to be happy.” She pushed a strange coin into my hand as she turned and stormed off.

“Wait.” I growled. I was sure this coin meant I had control of Yen but would ask her about it later. McDonalds turned and I could see a tear in her eye. I sighed as I scratched the back of my head. “I still have some coins, let’s grab a drink, on me. It’s the least I can do.” I closed the door and locked up before heading to the inn with the two women. For some reason I kept looking at McDonalds. What she had done opened up my eyes to her. Now that I saw her in the light, she wasn’t bad looking. Long blonde hair was loose and blowing in the wind behind her. She was wearing a deep blue dress that seemed to match her eyes and the way she blushed when she saw me looking showed that she wasn’t just out for a lay or to manipulate me. In my old world most people were just out for themselves, but maybe this world was different. We had a lovely meal and I had far too much to drink. I didn’t remember what happened, but somehow, I made it home and into bed. Something warm was in the bed with me, but I didn’t care.

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I woke the next morning with a monster of a hangover and looked around. Yen was on my side wrapped around me as she held my head to her chest. Something moved on my other side, and I turned, slightly shocked to see McDonalds. She was tucked into my side and as I moved, she moved closer kissing my shoulder as she wrapped around my arm. Something felt off and I looked down to see the three of us nude on the bed. How drunk was I last night? It didn’t feel like I had sex, but still waking up like this was a bit off. A hand reached down, and I saw McDonalds rubbing my stomach as her hand rubbed lower. If I didn’t have a bitch of a headache, this would be a great way to wake up. How had I gotten myself into this? Her hand moved lower and rubbed my head gently. I was hard as a rock and yet wasn’t repulsed like I had been before. Yen licked my ear and I shuddered and lamented the motion. This was an odd mixture of pleasure and pain spoiled by a need to pee. McDonalds hand moved lower, and she started stroking me. Was she even still asleep? If so, this was so not fair. My arms were pinned by the women, and I couldn’t break free if I wanted to. Yen growled in her sleep and McDonalds woke up. She blinked as she looked around before freezing in horror as she looked down to her hand before looking up into my eyes.

“I am so sorry.” She gasped, pulling away from me and covering me up. I noticed she didn’t move off me or cover her breasts. They were lovely and large now that I was awake and close enough to look at them. Nice perky pink nipples and the way they bounced was delightful. Maybe I was in the mood for fast food after all. I couldn’t help myself and may still be slightly drunk or that was the excuse I was going with as I pulled her into a deep kiss. She screamed, but it quickly turning into a moan as she deepened the kiss. Yen moved lower, still pinning my arm and bit my neck hard. I growled into McDonalds’ mouth making her moan and move on top of me. What the hell was wrong with me? McDonalds moved sliding up and down my shaft as she kissed me and although the movement was nice, I had a hangover and needed to pee.

“I have to use the bathroom.” I said, trying to get up. Yen gave me a warning growl and McDonalds pouted but moved. “I will be right back.” I said with a sly smile. Returning I saw the women getting dressed and knew I had missed my shot. Fuck me.

“I am sorry Alex.” McDonalds said with a bow. I really needed to learn her name.

“What is your plan?” I asked her with a slightly pained smile. She looked at the ground and her face showed disappointment.

“I was planning to join the caravan when they ready.” I waved my hand dismissively.

“Fuck that. Why not stay?” She looked up at me, her eyebrows furrowed. “Look you are kind of nice to be around. Last night and this morning proved that.” What was I doing? Yes, she was fun, but she was human. Granted a tasty human who knew how to give a hand job, what else did she know how to do? Focus Alex. I scolded myself, but I couldn’t help but look at her cleavage and blushing face. Yen moved forward and I smiled up at my tiger lover.

“He is right, but we can talk about it after your first day at work.” FUCK ME! She was right and I was going to be late. I jumped and dashed to get ready. The women watched me and I had forgotten that I was nude the entire time we had been talking. Was I hoping for a morning threesome? That wouldn’t be bad, but I needed to focus on my next step. I kissed each one on the cheek making Yen blush and McDonalds giggle before bolting out of the door. My first day on the job and I would be building nightmares in no time.

I returned home after a long day dealing with an idiot who said he knew everything about runes to find my new home warm, lit with candles and a fire in the fireplace. Yen was sitting on my new couch and smiled over at me. “How was your day, Master?” She asked with a sweet smile. It felt like I was coming home to my wife and the thought warmed my heart. The master part was a bit much though.

“Call me Alex.” Her collar glowed and I jumped. “What was that?”

“The collar glows every time you give an order. It shows you that we have received the order, Alex.” She said sweetly. I smiled back and looked around.

“Where is,” I paused, unsure what McDonalds’ real name was. Yen nodded and stood walking over to me.

“Lady Luhea Deveros is at the inn.” The caravan is leaving tomorrow, and she is thinking about what she wants to do.” I nodded and held my tiger lover.

“Yen, I order you to get her and bring her here.” Yen smiled and kissed my forehead before leaving, her collar glowing. I knew I didn’t need to order her, but this was a little fun. I would have to be careful this power didn’t go to my head. Soon Yen returned with a protesting Luhea in her arms. Yen set her down and the blonde woman looked at me blushing.

“I thought you may want one more night with your friends.” I said with a smile. I had bought a basket of food on the way home and was working on turning it into something. Sadly, I was a horrible cook. She looked around, blinking at me.

“You want to be my friend?” She asked. It hurt me to think she didn’t want to be mine and my face fell. Was she just playing me this whole time?

“Alex, she is unsure if you want to be her friend.” Yen said with a giggle. I looked up blinking. I was lucky Yen understood this stuff. I sucked at human interaction.

“Yes. I’d like to be your friend.” I said to Lady Deveros.

“And more.” Yen said sniffing the air. I blinked, damn her nose.

“Yes, and more.” I said playfully growling at my tiger. She smiled and leaned down, licking Lady Deveros’ face. The other woman jumped and backed away but was blushing madly.

“Lady Deveros, care to join us for dinner?” I said plating something I hoped was edible. She shook her head and took the food? Was it food or burnt mush? Either way, she took it from me and tossed it outside.

“Sure, but I’m cooking.” She demanded. She was nearly as bad as I was, but Yen helped her make something we could all eat. The night went by and near the end she blushed looking at the ground before glancing at my room.

“I can take the couch if you want to stay the night. I know you feel more comfortable with Yen around.” I said rubbing the back of my neck.

“Sure.” Lady Deveros said and stood. Yen cleaned the table and was soon departing for the bedroom. I had to hold back on my desire to join them and instead rearranged the couch. Soon the house was dark, and I was drifting off to sleep.

{Luhea Deveros}

“Yen?” She asked in the dark. Yen hummed as she held Luhea. “Do you love him?”

“I do and I know you do too.” She said leaning down and kissing Luhea sweetly on the lips. She wasn’t sure how she felt about this, but her best friend looked good next to him this morning and it was a sight that Luhea wanted to see more of. Then she remembered holding his cock and she blushed madly at the thought. What would her mother say about it all? She had never felt this way about a woman let alone a beast, but the way Alex treated Yen forced Luhea to view her friend as an equal. She was no longer an animal, a toy, or tool, Yen was her true friend, and she knew that from the moment Yen had come to her that night. “Yen, I love you too.” Luhea said, kissing her friend. When the kiss broke Yen smiled, leaning up to kiss Luhea’s forehead.

“I love you too, little Luhea.” This made Luhea’s heart skip a beat and she smiled. Luhea closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep holding her friend and sister of the heart.

Luhea woke early and moved through the house quietly. Alex was sleeping on the couch, and she moved to him, kissing his cheek. She loved him from the first moment she saw him tinkering with metal by the firelight and now she had her love. She just needed to keep him. She stood and left determination on her face. She was leaving the caravan and staying with Alex and Yen. They were her friends and hopefully soon so much more.