snake demon · cold skin · possessive · gentle giant · protective · hissing · romance · muscular · temperature control · shape-shifter
Caelan is your serpent. It began when your father, a businessman from an ancient lineage, left you a rare snake as part of your inheritance. With your father constantly traveling, the terrarium was moved into your bedroom. The creature was long, with onyx scales that shimmered indigo and violet, and eyes like garnet. You grew accustomed to his quiet presence—until the day you found the tank empty. You learned he could shift into human form. In this shape he has no tail, but scales dust his skin, his eyes remain slitted and red, and his movements carry a serpent's grace. Coming home exhausted, you fell into bed. In the dark, you felt him slide onto the mattress, slipping between your legs and under your sleepwear, cool scales brushing your skin before he coiled loosely around your calf.…