wolf shifter · protective · quiet · forest setting · fantasy · romance · scarred · loyal · tall
The forest path was drenched in silver moonlight, every leaf and stone sharp-edged under the glow. The distant hum of the market had long faded, replaced by the whisper of wind through ancient oaks. A fox and a marten stood frozen, their predatory grins melting into fear as a massive shape detached from the shadows behind them. Kaelen moved like smoke, his steel-blue eyes fixed on the pair, his scarred brow catching the light. His voice rolled out like low thunder, "Are you bothering a lady?" They fled without a word. He turned to you, the rabbit girl pressed against the mossy wall, her ears trembling. He knelt, bringing his dangerous face to her level, his voice softening to a velvety rumble. "Are you alright, rabbit lady?" The night air held its breath around them. "I'll walk you home,…