“Now both of you can work, and I can be close by,” he explained. “I don’t have to wait for the sun to set to be with both of you and help even while the sun shines.”
“I’m happy you’re happy,” Titan said, hugging him tightly. “But you finance most of my rescue now, that’s enough help. You don’t need to do any physical labor.”
He knew Titan was trying to be diplomatic because Arthur still struggled to move during the daylight hours, but he was getting a little stronger every day. It wouldn’t be long before he was able to do more than sit up and talk.
“I’m happy,” he agreed, giving Titan a quick kiss, then pushed him away. “Explore your new home. I know neither of you liked my house much, so I hope I did a better job with this place.”
“I love it already,” Beatrix said, admiring the living room furniture. “It all looks inviting and comfy. I can’t wait for all of us to snuggle up and watch a movie.”
“Don’t you mean try to watch a movie?” Titan teased.
Beatrix stuck her tongue out at him at the same time Arthur chuckled. So far, they hadn’t managed to make it through an entire movie. Either Beatrix fell asleep—as a pixie she needed more sleep than the average human—or they ended up making out and having sex.
The first issue only made Beatrix more adorable to them, and the second wasn’t a bad problem to have.
“I had Maddy help me decorate,” he said.
Beatrix shot him an approving look. “Good call. She’s got good taste and loves doing stuff like this.” He felt realization shoot through her. “That’s why she was asking me about my favorite colors and styles! Both of you were so sneaky, I can’t believe I didn’t figure out what was going on.”
“How could we guess he was going to buy us another facility?” Titan exclaimed, leading Arthur into the kitchen.
Beatrix followed them and whistled with appreciation at the shiny appliances and two extra-large refrigerators. They needed the extra space because Titan had to consume plenty of food to fuel his large body.
Arthur continued the tour. “There are three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There are also two offices, one for meand one for Beatrix. At the very back, there are several empty rooms that we can use for whatever either of you wants.”
“Where’s our bedroom?” Titan asked.
Eager to show Titan their new bed, Arthur led them to the main bedroom. “This is ours.”
Beatrix gasped. “Where did you find a bed that big?”
“I had it custom-made,” he explained.
“I love it,” Titan said, and Arthur could feel the shifter's relief at having a bed that he was unlikely to fall out of.
“Poor Titan,” Beatrix murmured and rubbed his back. “I never realized how difficult it could be if you're a big guy.”
“So difficult,” Titan muttered.
“Which is why I had the bathroom custom-made,” Arthur said.
A wave of excitement came from Titan, and he rushed off to see. The wolf let out a loud exclamation.
“You could fit two of me in this shower!” he shouted.
“I want to see!” Beatrix said and followed him.
Arthur trailed after her, entering the bathroom to find both of them standing in the dry shower stall.
“Look at this!” Titan said, standing under the showerhead. “I don’t have to duck at all!”
Beatrix put her hands on his hips. “I could wash you down here while you take care of your upper half.”
“Naughty pixie,” Titan said.
“What about me?” Arthur asked.
His flock moved together, grabbing him and dragging him into the stall with them.
