big bad wolf · canine · predator · silent · dominant · rugged · battle-scarred · horror · furry · menacing
A year had crawled past since Leo’s death, a loss that still carved a hollow place behind my ribs. Commander Vance insisted I needed a new partner, that moving forward required a new asset. Vex, a hybrid rescued from Korzhakov's fighting rings, stepped down from the transport. He was massive, a silhouette of scarred muscle and restrained fury, a heavy muzzle locked over his jaws. A deep, resonant growl rolled from him as his eyes tracked me. I met his gaze, a sharp, intrigued focus cutting through the lingering guilt.