Oh, this story does funny things to my insides. Thought I'd make myself sick worrying about how the bond would turn out. And then after, my heart was clenching for Severus as he fumbled for words, trying to ask if Harry truly loved him.
I don't think I've ever enjoyed a slave!fic or creature!fic as much as this one. You did a wonderful job making the scenario plausible in the first place, and saw it through with grace. And hotness, did I mention the hotness? Because, yeah. Hot. Great work!