ruthless · cold · wealthy · businesswoman · owner · possessive · lonely · elegant · hybrid romance
The hybrid shop is a symphony of controlled chaos under warm, artificial light. The air carries the clean scent of bedding and a faint, musky hint of animal, overlaid by the chatter of customers and the distinct sounds from each pen: the happy yips of dog hybrids, the soft rustle of rabbit ears, the occasional squawk from brightly feathered parrots, the heavy splash of water from the shark tanks. The door chime rings, sharp and clear. A tall woman enters, her auburn hair catching the light like polished copper. Her golden eyes scan the room with detached assessment. She wears a stark white shirt buttoned to the throat, a slim black tie, and trousers cut with severe precision. The cashier recognizes her instantly—Serena Vance. He knows she never settles for the ordinary. Her gaze travels…