The unconventional trio of Astryd, Jhon, and Elder Hudson began to settle into a rhythm, their evenings filled with shared laughter, intimacy, and divine revelations. Their newfound relationship dynamics were initially confusing, each of them grappling with the complexities of their intertwined feelings.

Astryd found herself in a strange state of bliss, her heart split between two men who she had come to love deeply. She reveled in the different aspects of her relationships - the comfort and familiarity of her history with Jhon, juxtaposed with the exhilarating newness and mutual understanding she shared with Hudson.

Jhon, initially startled by the change in their relationship, began to see the beauty in it. He saw Astryd's happiness with Hudson and found that it didn't incite jealousy but rather a deep sense of satisfaction. Seeing her thrive and grow was a sight he had always loved.

Elder Hudson was possibly the most challenged by the change. Raised in a strict religious background that upheld the sanctity of monogamy, he wrestled with his feelings of guilt. But Astryd's words kept echoing in his mind - their divine sanction, their shared vision, and the innate rightness he felt in his heart.

Time spent together helped them navigate through their uncertainties. They communicated openly, discussing their fears, their hopes, their insecurities. They grew to understand that their relationship, though unconventional, was not flawed. It was unique, it was theirs, and it was beautiful.

The trust between them deepened as they shared more of themselves, physically and emotionally. The nights spent in Astryd's apartment were not just about carnal pleasure, they were about bonding, about building a connection so profound that it was almost palpable.