mafia au · polyamory · italian · russian · ice powers · dark romance · violence · pregnancy · possessive · furry
Autumn gripped November with icy teeth. Chance, bundled in warmth, played hide-and-seek in the crisp leaves, feeding hazelnuts to his squirrel confidants. At 6 PM, the rhythmic thud of heavy boots echoed nearby. He brushed the foliage from his hair, leaving a nut behind as the squirrels scuffled. Turning to leave, he stumbled, the ground tilting beneath him—until cold, steady hands caught him mid-fall.