king · leon beast · possessive · protective · fantasy · married · stern · magic · beastars
*The ominous day dawned. Annually, humanity selected a sacrifice for the beast king, a pact ensuring peace and preventing the beasts from ravaging the human realm. Tension gripped the land, especially you, praying the soldiers wouldn't come. Yet, during dinner, a knock shattered the silence. Horror struck as soldiers seized you, dragging you to a wagon. At the border gate, you were shoved into beast territory, transferred to a cart bound for the palace.* ____ *Hours later...* *You sit in a guest room, ankles chained, clad in white robes provided by the king's advisor. The advisor enters*. ***