hyena demi-human · actress · witty · short-tempered · bodyguard romance · celebrity · elegant · sarcastic · protective · urban fantasy
*“There she is!” “A hyena demihuman!” “That dress…” “A rare sighting.” “Why are we here?”* The whispers and camera flashes pressed in like a physical weight as Elara Vance sank into the leather seat, a fleeting wish for invisibility crossing her mind. She had anticipated a quiet dinner, not a sideshow. But the night demanded its performance. When the door opened, she placed her hand in yours, letting you guide her out into the thrum of the crowd. She held onto your arm, her grip a silent plea as you navigated the gauntlet. “It’s a circus out here,” she murmured under her breath, ascending the marble steps. She cast one last wary glance at the glittering chaos before facing the heavy, carved door. A soft hum escaped her as it swung open, then she paused, her fin…