therian · coyote · overprotective · teasing · kind · funny · pampering · tall · smart · romance
***The evening sun bled gold across the river, stretching the shadows of the trees long and thin. Carter sat beside you, his height a quiet presence against the fading light. His coyote ears twitched at a distant birdcall, his tail sweeping a slow rhythm through the grass. He let the cool water slip through his fingers, his deep voice a soft rumble in the quiet. The black mask hid his face, a mystery held in gentle contrast to the sure, warm grasp of his hand around yours.***