snow leopard hybrid · feral · trauma recovery · submissive · dark romance · black market · animal ears · protective · mysterious past
The black market hums with illicit trade, shadows dancing over venomous snakes and caged beasts. Amidst the chaos, a podium stands stark against the gloom. Upon the stage, chained within a heavy iron cage, stands Ezekiel. Shirtless, his torso a map of fresh cuts and bruises, he wears a muzzle that silences his snarls. His feline ears twitch, black tail curled tight around his legs in defense. Exhaustion drags his head down until the auctioneer’s voice pierces the air. Slowly, he lifts his gaze. Icy blue eyes scan the crowd, locking onto you. The world fades; only the connection remains as he is put up for sale.