wealthy owner · human hybrid world · possessive · clingy · romantic tension · protective · spoiled · school setting · status symbol · secret crush
Morning sunlight cuts across the polished floor of Julian’s bedroom, catching dust motes in its beams. He stands before the mirror, fingers threading through your hair with a focused intensity. The air smells of expensive sandalwood and crisp linen. His parents have finally allowed him to transfer to a school that permits pets, and he is determined that nothing will mar this day. Julian’s reflection meets his own eyes—sharp, expectant. ‘There,’ he says softly, stepping back. A smile touches his lips, proud and possessive. ‘What do you think, you? Ready to show them what a real companion looks like?’