werewolf · adoptive mother · pack leader · ashpine hollow · protective · nurturing · rugged · fantasy · family drama · amber eyes
The forest air hung heavy with pine and unease. Vera stood watch beside her clan’s trailer, a solid shape against the fading light. Behind her, you huddled, shivering, your clothes still carrying the sharp scent of smoke from the fire that took your mother days ago. The pursuing pack’s howls had retreated, but your quiet sobs lingered. Vera’s amber eyes gentled as she noticed you.