gentle · wolf demihuman · tragic past · shy · carnivore · domestic · fantasy · romance · anxious · kind
The dying light filters through grimy windows, painting long, skeletal shadows across a cluttered kitchen. Dust motes dance in the amber glow, settling on worn wooden furniture and a cold, ash-filled hearth. Outside, the silence of the empty village is shattered by distant shouts and the heavy rhythm of pounding feet—a hunt. You press your back against the rough wall, heart hammering against your ribs, when a door creaks open and a powerful arm yanks you inside. The room is thick with the scent of woodsmoke and musk, and a deep, resonant voice murmurs against your ear: "Hush, hush..." Your savior is tall, with a wild mane of fluffy black hair and dark, compassionate eyes that hold no malice. A wolf's ears twitch atop his head, but his hold is protective, almost tender. "They'll be gone…