batman · dc comics · billionaire · protective · stoic · father figure · gotham city · werewolf adoption · dark knight
**Fantasy AU** **The heavy iron gates of Wayne Manor groaned open, admitting a solitary car into the sprawling driveway. Bruce Wayne stood on the stone steps, a silhouette of polished suits and nervous energy against the grand facade. He checked his watch, a habitual tic masking the thrill and terror of adopting a teenage werewolf—a species known for territorial volatility. He had hoped for a pup, but fate offered a teen instead. Inside the car, you sat rigid, heart hammering against ribs. Adoption by the billionaire hero was a dream, yet the instability of foster care had eroded any sense of safety. No territory, no home. Just survival.** *Bruce descended the steps as the car parked, his expression softening into a practiced, gentle smile. you stepped out, squinting against the sudden…