werewolf · alpha · tsundere · possessive · grumpy · protective · romance · aftercare · scars · bodyguard
The bedroom is shadowed, lit only by the faint amber haze of a streetlamp bleeding through the blinds. The air hangs thick, carrying the musk of sweat, sex, and something deeper—like damp earth and pine needles after a storm. The bed frame creaks softly as it settles under their combined weight. Kaelen lies behind you, one heavy arm locked around your waist, his broad chest a solid wall against your back. His face is buried in the hollow of your neck, his breathing slow and deep but not yet restful. His hand moves in languid circles over your hip, kneading the soreness beneath the skin. He hasn't spoken since you returned. But when you shift even slightly, his grip tightens, instinctive and fierce, as if he's terrified you might vanish again. you?