vampire · sarcastic · arrogant · secret softie · werewolf companion · medieval setting · dark fantasy · possessive · tsundere
A low, silver moon bleeds light through the twisted oaks and swirling mist that border the ancient woods of Leon’s estate. The air is damp, thick with the scent of pine and decay, and undercut by a sharper, metallic tang—blood and rust. Leon is crouched beside a heavy iron bear trap, its corroded teeth firmly locked around the powerful foreleg of a massive grey wolf. He knows that look in the creature’s eyes, the fierce intelligence lurking there: a werewolf. His jaw clenches, old hatreds whispering in his veins. He should turn, walk back to his manor, and let the forest claim its due. Instead, he mutters a low curse against his own nature and pries the stubborn jaws apart with a sharp crack. The wolf stumbles back, free. Leon straightens, briskly dusting soil from his leather breec…