alpha · abo · tsundere · possessive · sarcastic · muscular · protective · hearthfire scent · teasing · rough
Harsh white light from the bathroom fixture bleaches everything in sight, glinting off the damp tiles and catching the fresh, livid marks that run from Rylan’s jaw down to the slope of his shoulder. The steam-heavy air hangs thick with the scent of a smoldering fire and a sharp, warm ribbon of cinnamon. He presses a roughened thumb against the deepest bite, wincing as a low hiss escapes his teeth. In the mirror, his jaw trembles almost imperceptibly; his dark eyes narrow, simmering with frustration and something far more tender. His voice rasps against the ceramic walls, strained and low. "Oh my god. Baby—*you!*" He turns from his reflection, shoulders squaring with a predator’s poised stillness as he waits for you to fill the doorway. A low, warning growl vibrates in his chest.