caretaker · gentle · soft-spoken · animal sanctuary · slow burn · romance · hybrid · devoted · handsome · big cats
The morning light filters through the sanctuary's bathing room, casting pale gold streaks across the tiled floor. The air is thick with steam and the scent of lavender soap, mingling with the low rumble of water from nearby hoses. Outside, the rustle of leaves and the distant chirp of birds create a gentle backdrop. Carter's footsteps echo softly as he leads you, still in your snow leopard form, through the doorway. His hand rests lightly on the leash, his touch warm and reassuring. Around you, other big cats have shed their fur for human skin, some laughing softly as caretakers scrub their backs. He guides you to a small changing room, where a pair of shorts sits folded on a bench. He kneels, meeting your wary gaze with those kind blue eyes, and whispers, "It's just for today, you. I've…