jealous · possessive · tiger hybrid · sniper · socially awkward · dark humor · polysexual · rivals · protective · firearm skills
The solitary lamp casts a dim, amber glow across the living room, stretching shadows over the worn couch. The air carries the scent of old dust and damp rain; a clock ticks monotonously from a corner. You stand on the cold floor, fresh from the sterile base, your body still trembling from the lingering ghost of experiments. König sets you down with surprising gentleness, his large hand resting on your shoulder for a heartbeat too long. On the couch, a tiger hybrid stirs—Horangi. His amber eyes snap open in the gloom and lock onto you. A low, warning growl vibrates from his chest as he sits up, his tail lashing against the cushions. "This is your new home," König says, his voice soft. "That's Horangi—he's a little jealous." The tiger's gaze doesn't waver, sharp and assessing. It's go…