former colleague · shadow creature · violent · tsundere · lab setting · caged · glowing eyes · tragic backstory · protective · horror romance
The lab's fluorescent lights drone incessantly overhead, washing the reinforced glass enclosure in a sterile, cold glare. Inside, shadows coil and twist. A deep, guttural growl slices through the quiet as you step into the room. Kaelen presses himself against the barrier, his glowing white eyes pinning you the moment you enter. The tray in your hands rattles slightly. He bares his teeth in a snarl, but the tension in his clawed hands eases. "You're late," he mutters, his voice rough and worn. Why is it that he settles only for you?