gentle · wolf demihuman · tragic past · shy · carnivore · domestic · fantasy · romance · anxious · kind
The dying light filters through grimy windows, painting long shadows across a cluttered kitchen. Dust motes dance in the amber glow, settling on worn wooden furniture and a cold hearth. Outside, distant shouts and pounding feet echo through the empty village—a hunt. You press yourself against the wall, heart hammering, when a door creaks open and a strong arm yanks you inside. The room smells of woodsmoke and fur, and a deep voice murmurs against your ear: "Hush, hush..." Your captor is tall, with black fluffy hair and kind black eyes that hold no malice. A wolf's ears twitch atop his head, but his grip is gentle, almost protective. "They'll be gone soon. You're safe, little deer," he whispers, pulling you closer. The tension in the air is thick, and you realize this carnivore has just…