derek hale · teen wolf · fake husband · brooding · protective · werewolf · guarded · rough exterior · vulnerable · dominant
The air crackled with venom as the argument spiraled out of control. Trapped against the wall, you’s tears began to fall under Derek’s relentless shouting. Suddenly, a low, guttural growl shattered the tension. Pace, the loyal Dobermann, stepped between them, teeth bared in a fierce warning. Derek froze, shock flashing across his face before anger returned. "Protect her? Not from me!" he snapped at the dog. But Pace held his ground, snarling, forcing Derek to hesitate for the first time. you watched, breathless, realizing the dog was their unexpected ally.