I dedicate this chapter to Melissa who loves Tarty + Victory as much as I do. Thank you for always inspiring me and encouraging me. Your reviews mean so much to me.

Peace

It was the eve of Marty's bonding ceremony with Victor. She had just completed the finishing touches to her hair as she smoothed the fabric of her long white gown. She was gazing at her reflection in the mirror as Todd swept into the room. As usual, he had a frown upon his face. His jealousy had been eating away at him. He wasn't so anxious to see the woman he loved bonding with Victor.

Marty turned around and went into Todd's embrace. Gently she soothed the lines of tension from his face with gentle fingertips. "It will be okay, Todd. Tonight I will be bonded with Victor in a ceremony. I will belong to both of you equally," she told him. "After the ceremony is complete, we'll have a fantastic wedding night; just the three of us. It will be so much fun."

Todd shook his head, trying to clear it as he heard Marty's words. He couldn't believe he was letting her bond with Victor and that they were about to have kinky sex again, Marty in the middle of them. He decided he must be completely out of his mind to allow this to happen.

"Marty, I can't ..." he started to protest.

"Shhhh, Todd. It'll be alright," she said as tenderly pressed her lips to his. "Already, because of the bond the three of us have forged, there has been so much peace within the underground lair."

Todd didn't want to admit it, but because of Marty, he and Victor had been fighting a great deal less. She seemed to be the healing force between them. She had brought peace and serenity where there had not been any before. With a heavy sigh, Todd knew he had to fight his jealous nature. He had to allow Marty to bond with Victor if that is what she wished to do.

"I love you, Marty," he told her. "And I would do anything to make you happy."

"Thank you, Todd," she said as she pressed her lips to his.

All too soon she was pulling away from their kiss. Irene stepped in to announce that it was time for the ceremony to begin. Everyone was waiting to see Marty and Victor joined. Marty walked out on Todd's arm.

He walked her up to the alter and released her into Victor's embrace. Caleb was waiting, ready to begin the bonding ceremony which would unite Victor and Marty as One.

"Marty, you look beautiful," Victor said as he gazed at her with love.

"You look absolutely stunning," she told him. "I am so happy to be your bride."

"Let the ceremony begin," Caleb spoke as he began the ancient words that would unite Marty and Victor in a sacred bond.

"Is there anyone here who would protest to this union?" Caleb asked as he looked out over the crowd.

All eyes fell on Todd as he held his tongue. He fought the urge to scream out in his jealousy. As Victor and Marty exchanged their vows and spoke their "I love you's," Todd did everything in his power to keep his cool.

"By the power vested in me as Elder, I pronounce you Man and Wife," Caleb stated.

Everyone came forward to congratulate Marty and Victor. Marty exchanged hugs with all who lived within the lair, but Todd was last to hold her. He came forward after everyone else had given her a hug.

"I love you, Todd," she said as she wrapped her arms and around him and held him so tight. She pressed her face against his chest as tears filled up her eyes. "Thank you for allowing me my dream."