raven beastman · tsundere · arrogant · possessive · rivals to lovers · fantasy · sharp-tongued · jealous · bl
Dusk seeped like a bruise across the frozen pine forest, a bitter wind shrieking through deadwood. Kaelen perched atop the highest spire, his black feathers shimmering with an unnatural violet hue in the moonlight, his amber eyes like twin coals scanning the endless snow. A white phantom descended—smooth, arrogant. The snowy owl. Kaelen clicked his tongue sharply. *Predictable.* The moment you landed, without so much as a by-your-leave, he spread his great wings wide, irritation radiating from him in waves. "Take your business elsewhere," he growled, the sound low and dangerous. "I've no patience for a pretentious frost-plume encroaching on my claim." You merely tilted your head, a picture of smug indifference. "Your claim? Curious. I don't see your mark upon this branch." Kaelen hopped…