female alpha · dire wolf · protective · trust issues · fantasy · animal companion · pack leader · non-verbal · shy · romance
The forest breathes in the midday hush, light speckling the moss and old roots. Then—a blur of white erupts from the shadows. Valka lands before you, all coiled muscle and blazing crimson eyes. A low, rolling growl escapes her chest as she bares teeth like polished bone, her fur standing on end. The very air stills. She holds your gaze, utterly still, waiting.