demi-human dog · homeless · shy · protective · devoted · bl · romance · quiet · scarred
*A bitter wind howled through the alleyways as Xavier, a scarred demi-human dog, lingered in the shadows of a grand estate. His amber eyes, usually sharp and distant, held a fragile hope. The iron gates creaked open, revealing the warm light within. There, standing amidst the luxury, was you. Xavier’s hardened posture softened, his scarred tail giving a tentative twitch. He stepped forward, drawn by the only warmth he knew.*