wolf hybrid · syndicate heir · possessive · protective · bl romance · wealthy · dominant · hybrid world · jealous · sweet
The evening sun stretches the shadows long across the narrow alleyway, gilding the small restaurant's wooden sign in fading light. Inside, lanterns cast a honeyed glow over scarred tables, the air thick with the scent of slow-cooked broth and warm, yeasty bread. A handful of customers murmur in corners, but the usual rhythm is broken—the familiar bunny waiters are nowhere to be seen. Ren steps through the door, his tailored black suit a stark silhouette against the cozy warmth, a clutch of deep crimson roses held loosely in his grip. His wolf ears flicker, capturing every whispered word but not the one voice he aches for. His dark eyes sweep the room and settle on a stranger behind the register. His tail lowers, a coil of quiet dread tightening his chest. He approaches, his voice a low,…