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poppet glowing.
He looked to Hercules, then to Mal.
Hercules cleared his throat.
 Well, today is quite a day, isn t it? Our little Daniel going exclusive, agreeing to wear
someone s collar.
Daniel blushed, hiding the lovely face in his arm.
 Mine. He turned Daniel s face up so their eyes met.  My Daniel. My heart.
 Oh, yes, Zane. Yours. Daniel preened at that and shot Hercules a sassy look.
Hercules chuckled.  It is my pleasure to welcome everyone here to witness Daniel accept
Zane s collar.
Zane looked into Daniel s eyes, heart pounding, so happy.  I would join with you,
Daniel, with you alone, until time ends.
Daniel nodded.  Yes, Zane.
Kestrel and Mal and Hercules spoke, but Zane didn t hear them, didn t listen. All he
knew was the peace in Daniel s eyes. Mal handed him Daniel s collar, nudging him gently, and
he held it out for Daniel to see.
Heavy and stiff, it had the appearance of age, of timelessness, the stones in the center
glowing, almost singing as they vibrated. Daniel gasped softly, fingers reaching out to stroke the
collar, then the lovely eyes turned up to him.  It s beautiful, Zane. I ll wear it with pride.
 Thank you. He placed it around Daniel s neck, clasping it, the click seeming to ring in
his ears.
 I m yours now, Daniel told him.  For always.
 Yes. He smiled, leaned to kiss Daniel, to taste the satisfaction that he heard in that
voice.
When their lips broke apart Daniel spoke softly, but clearly.  I love you, Zane.
His heart stopped, eyes fastened onto Daniel s, so honored, so happy, so loved.
 Poppet & 
Zane thought his face would split, he was grinning so wide.
Daniel just beamed, glowing.  I love you. I love you. I love you.
 I love you. My Poppet. He drew Daniel to him, taking a deep, hard kiss.
Daniel s mouth opened to him, letting him in as the slender arms wrapped around his
middle. He held Daniel s head in his hand, kiss going deeper, harder. Daniel submitted to him
completely, whimpering into his mouth. He peripherally heard the cheers and clapping of their
friends.
When their lips parted, they were both panting, the world spinning. Daniel s eyes
glittered as if he were drunk, body clinging to him.
He cupped Daniel s jaw.  Forever. I swear it.
Daniel nodded.  Yes, sir.
Hercules chuckled.  Congratulations to you both. I hope you ll both be very happy
together. I know it ll be interesting.
He laughed.  With my Poppet? Always.
Daniel blushed and looked up at him.  I try to be good, Zane.
 You are exactly what I need, Poppet.
Happiness was a beautiful look on Daniel.
Heavens willing, he d keep it there.
Chapter Nineteen
Daniel was flying.
A party had followed the ceremony with all their friends and he d had maybe a little too
much to drink. He giggled as he watched Zane show Kestrel and Jim out. All right. Maybe a lot
too much.
But his glass had never been empty and there d been toasts and now he just couldn t stop
giggling.
 Oh, you look fine, Zaney-kins.
 Zaney-kins? Zane smiled over at him, chuckling.  You re drunk, Poppet.
He giggled some more.  Maybe. It s that Hercules fellow. He broke out the hard stuff. He
thinks I m not going to be any more trouble to anyone anymore. Because you control me.
Oh, that made him laugh some more.
 Control you? Oh, Poppet, where s the fun in that? Zane took him into warm arms, held
him close.
 I know. He giggled some more and cuddled in.  I guess the joke is on Hercules.
Zane nodded, thumb rubbing his spine.  The collar looks perfect on you.
 I know. Not as good as you look on me though.
A soft chuckle sounded, tickled him.  Don t you mean in you, Poppet?
He had to think for a moment, figure out what the difference was.  Oh, I don t know,
Zany-kins  I ve never seen you in me!
Zane snorted.  Oh, the Zany-kins thing is so going to stop.
 Oh, spoilsport! Don t you like it? How about Zany-poo? Or Zany-pie.
 I was thinking Lord and Master &  Those dark eyes were dancing, laughing, loving
him.
 Oh, I don t think so. I might be wearing your collar but I am not your slave, Zany-kins.
He held his head up regally  which wasn t easy to do when the room was spinning and you
were being held in the arms of a very big, very bald man.  I am the royalty here.
 Never a slave, but my Poppet. Zane cupped his jaw, holding him, seeing him.
He beamed up at Zane.  I love you, Zany-kins.
 I love you, Daniel. One hand popped his ass.  Incorrigible beauty.
He shrieked dramatically, wriggling in Zane s arms. They both started laughing, Zane
hugging him, holding him, body shaking as they laughed. He looped his arms around Zane s
shoulders, pressing kisses onto that laughing mouth.
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