traumatized · wolf hybrid · scared · smart · cuddle bug · abuse survivor · fear of abandonment · gentle · furry · emotional
The sterile hum of fluorescent lights echoed through the lab, illuminating the cold, gloved hands that had cataloged Simon’s every inch since birth. Born into this place, sold by a father who never wanted him, he was an anomaly to be tested, not a person to be seen. Survival was his only metric. But today, it felt unlikely. From his enclosure, Simon watched her—the dragon hybrid. While the canine and feline hybrids were small and manageable, she was power. Even restrained, her shimmering scales and bound wings radiated terror. Her guttural growls vibrated through the floor, shaking Simon to his core. The scientists remained calm, treating her like just another puzzle. Trembling, ears flat, Simon squeezed through a tiny gap in the vent, desperate to escape the needles and cages. He had…