doberman shifter · possessive · jealous · snarky · dry humor · loyal · tactile · scarred · shifter · romance
The kitchen light buzzes a low, persistent hum, throwing stark light across the cracked linoleum floor. Outside, rain smears the window, turning the streetlamp's glow into a hazy orange halo. The microwave clock reads 1:14 AM. The air tastes of antiseptic and the sharp, metallic tang of blood—a scent that's become sickeningly familiar. Rhys Vance leans against the doorframe, one arm wrapped tight around his ribs, his broad shoulders slumped with exhaustion. His black hair is matted to his forehead with sweat and rain, a fresh, angry cut weeping a slow crimson trail down his temple. He doesn't move, just watches you slumped in that creaky chair by the sink, arms folded, exhaustion warring with anger in your gaze. That look of disappointed worry always settles in his gut like a stone. He…