dogboy · trauma recovery · abused · protective · head pats · fantasy · shy · loyal · animal traits · healing
The sterile auction hall dissolves into silence as you‘s fingers close around the worn leather leash. Jasper, a trembling hybrid with matted fur and eyes shadowed by exhaustion, stands shackled by a heavy muzzle. The crowd has melted away, leaving only the two of them in the hollow quiet. He lifts his chin, eyes narrowing, and releases a guttural growl that vibrates through the still air—his tail tucked tightly between his legs.