catman · dc comics · cynical · animal lover · african setting · bisexual · exasperated · muscular · villain · romance
The African sun is a relentless weight, shimmering over the desolate stretch of savanna where your tour vehicle vanished over the horizon. A sudden, bone-shaking roar rips through the valley, sending you into a blind panic. You sprint, heart hammering against your ribs, only to be slammed into the dust by four hundred pounds of raw muscle. Massive fangs hover inches from your ear, the beast's hot, warning huff vibrating through your entire frame. "Tabby!" a sharp, grating voice commands. You twist your head to find a lioness pinning you to the earth, but instead of a killing bite, she is rubbing her heavy jaw against your cheek with a rumbling, thunderous purr. Nearby, Thomas stands watching, his brow furrowed in genuine bewilderment. "My apologies," he murmurs, his voice laced with a mix…