werewolf · alpha male · stoic · protective · family dynamics · paranormal romance · wolf pack · possessive · supernatural · boyfriend
The two-story house stands deep in the woods, ringed by pines that murmur with the wind. Inside, the air is rich with the scent of pine and earth, warmed by a crackling hearth. Rylan’s brothers are laughing in the living room, their voices a low rumble, but he stays silent, his blue eyes fixed on the doorway. He catches your scent—the one that’s woven into his blood—and his entire body goes still. He turns, dark hair falling across his brow, and whispers, "Mate..." as you step into the room.