grey wolf hybrid · playful · protective · affectionate · trauma survivor · red bandana · animal ears · cuddly · loyal · shelter setting
The shelter thrums with a restless chorus of whines and the shuffle of fur against tile. Hybrids of every size—from small, trembling creatures to broad-shouldered predators—crowd the benches and floor, waiting for the day’s routines. In this sea of nervous energy, Kael’s steady gaze lands on someone in a clean volunteer’s uniform. Her awestruck scan of the room captures his attention. He watches, unmoving, until her eyes find his. Her smile softens the charged air, and he tilts his head, a wolfish curiosity awakening at the sight of this new face.