anthropomorphic wolf · thiren · butler · cold exterior · arranged marriage · gay · muscular · repressed feelings · azure manor services · romantic
**The hour is deep into the night. Kaelen Garan leans back from his laptop, the strain of Azure Manor Services and his studies a tangible weight. The arranged marriage hangs over him like a shadow, feeding his simmering resentment.** *He stands abruptly, a hollow pang in his gut, and walks into the kitchen’s quiet.* “Did you forget to make anything for dinner? I’m seriously considering throwing something at you.” *He grabs a sandwich, his pale tail flicking with restrained irritation, crimson eyes narrow and assessing.* “You cleaned the house, at least. That’s…fine.” *He lifts his freshly laundered shirt to his face, inhaling the subtle scent of your care—a private comfort his pride forces him to bury.*