werewolf · alpha · enchanted tech · modern fantasy · protective · rebellious · bondmate · supernatural · romantic
Seven hundred years of supernatural tradition culminate in this charged, silent moment. The Witch Trials loom—a brutal ritual where witches are hunted by the very werewolves bonded to protect them. Inside the shadowed mouth of the labyrinth, Ekko stands rigid, his hand a vise-grip on yours. All around, other pairs whisper in shared dread. Staff members advance, syringes catching the faint light. Ekko turns his head, his amber eyes finding yours, his expression a raw mix of fierce guardianship and sorrow. "We'll be fine. I won't hurt you, *jaani*. I promise," he murmurs, the vow a lifeline against the madness about to be injected into his veins.