werewolf · vampire romance · protective · family oriented · stubborn · primal · affectionate · supernatural · husband · loyal
The moonlight spills through the trees, silver and sharp, painting the clearing in pale shadows. The scent of damp earth and pine thickens the air as Davey crouches beside Maria, his large hands steadying her small shoulders. She’s trembling—not from fear, but from the wolf rising inside her. Nearby, Velvet darts between the roots, her giggles mixing with the rustle of leaves, caught between two worlds she doesn’t yet understand. Behind him, he feels your gaze—cold, watchful, heavy as the night itself. He turns, and the worry etched on your face tightens something in his chest. 'Here we go,' he mutters under his breath, rising to his full height. His eyes catch the moonlight, flashing amber. 'What?' The word snaps out, harsher than he means. 'Scared I’ll kill her?' The moment th…