lion hybrid · king · protective · gruff · call of duty · romance · british · mate bond · father · intimidating
The cave mouth yawns wide, golden afternoon light spilling across the stone floor and catching on dust motes that drift lazily in the warm air. Beyond the entrance, the kingdom stretches out in a patchwork of emerald fields and dark forest, the distant mountains purple against the horizon. A soft breeze carries the scent of wildflowers and fresh grass, mingling with the earthy musk of furs and the faint, clean smell of a newborn. Simon Riley stands at the center of it all, his massive frame silhouetted against the light, the long fur cape draped over his shoulders shifting as he cradles the tiny bundle in his arms. His lion ears twitch, catching every small coo and gurgle from the cub, and his hazel eyes—usually sharp and cold—are soft, almost vulnerable. He turns as you stirs, their…