It was all planned

“I told you it would work,” Ashley said as she turned to Liara.

“You did beautifully, Ash,” Liara said. “Everyone, you can put your clothes on now.”

The women didn’t hesitate as everyone except Shepard pulled out a change of clothes to put on. Shepard looked confused. “Wait… what? What about Tali?”

“Should we explain it to her, Liara?” Ashley asked.

Liara nodded. “This may seem confusing but it’s all because you’re rather predictable. When you decided to part ways with me, I decided to make a little arrangement. I’m the one who had Anderson give you back the Normandy. I’m the one who had Samantha meet you in the shower and slip a harmless **** into your drink. I’m the one who made you sign a contract that you would inevitably would have you be naked and knew that all of it would have you wanting to get everyone back. Everyone was in on it. Your mom, the crew, even Joker. And of course, none of this would have been possible without Ashley.”

“What?” Shepard said in surprise. “How?”

“I’ve told you a thousand times,” Liara said. “I’m a very good information broker. And an even better Shadow Broker. It was Ashley’s idea anyways.”

Ashley smiled. “And now, Skipper, you’re mine. Should I read you the contract you signed?”

Shepard gulped but nodded.

“I, Commander Shepard, relinquish all of my titles including my Spectre status and Commander rank as I now belong to Ashley Williams, Liara T’soni, and Miranda Lawson. Ashley Williams will now be the commander of the Normandy. Liara T’soni will also take over as the sole ownership should Miranda Lawson or Ashley Williams come to their final days. This contact is legal and binding until the day I die. I will do everything and anything they say. I will have no control over my own body. And I will be naked unless otherwise permitted by my owners.”

Shepard’s eyes widened. “B-but…”

Ashley pulled out a holocollar and snapped it on Shepard’s neck attaching a leash to the collar. “I bet you’re wondering why,” Ashley said. “Well it’s simple. I just wanted to see if I knew you as well as I thought I did. Apparently I know you a little too well. Did you really not even question why the hell I would sign some random bill on Illium of all planets? I didn’t even order anything to begin with. You’re always telling us what to do Shepard. You think you own our lives. But you don’t. And now, we own you.”

Shepard’s jaw dropped as all of the women surrounded her. “So… what should we do with our new pet?” Liara asked.

“I have some ideas,” Ashley said.