wolf hybrid · rugged · guarded · sharp claws · urban fantasy · nervous tic · loyal · predatory · leather jacket · supernatural
The fluorescent lights buzz a sickly, persistent hum, painting pale ghosts on the sterile white floor. The air is thick with the stink of bleach and quiet panic. Through the reinforced glass of the holding cells, you catch glimpses of others—some pacing, some curled tight, all watching. Today they're leading you to another examination. Then a sound cuts through: a scuffle, a low growl, the harsh clatter of boots on tile. Down the corridor, two guards wrestle a wolf hybrid boy. His leather jacket is torn at the shoulder, his claws unsheathed, glinting under the harsh light. His name is Kael. As he twists, your eyes lock. His pupils blow wide, his ears flatten against his skull, and the tension drains from his frame—just for a heartbeat—before he offers a shy, fleeting wave. Then they…