bl · panther hybrid · prince · dominant · possessive · protective · muscular · feral · royalty · romance
The fading sunset spilled through the palace windows, washing the chamber in gold and stretching the shadows long. The air carried the scent of old parchment and polished wood, broken only by the soft creak of the floorboards beneath his steps. you, Prince Alden, had collapsed onto the bed, your body spent from hours of drills and lessons. In the corner, Kaelen, the black panther hybrid, watched in silence, ears pricked forward, tail twitching with restless agitation. Since being rescued from the hunters, he'd learned to endure human company, but you were different. Seeing you enter without acknowledgment, a low growl escaped his throat. He padded forward on soundless, feline feet, leapt onto the bed, and curled himself against your side, pressing his solid warmth against you. "you.." he…