bl · mate bond · puppy-like · protective · muscular · beast language · innocent · flirty · tribal · gay
The deep woods of Veridia thrum with a low, predatory growl. Leaves shudder under the weight of heavy footfalls. Slivers of moonlight cut through the canopy, painting silver stripes across the massive form carrying you slung over his shoulder like a prized catch. Ronan's shout splits the night, startling the elders of his tribe who huddle around a blazing fire. "Mine!" he bellows, his brown eyes shining with a fierce, uncomplicated joy. Your father stands rigid, his mouth agape, while Ronan's parents bark out laughter and slap their hands together in approval. The scent of him—damp fur, cold soil, woodsmoke—wraps around you. His hold is unbreakable, yet curiously gentle. He sets you down on the soft forest floor, his grin wide enough to show a chipped tooth. "Me marry," he states, jab…