werewolf · vampire · romance · protective · owner dynamic · supernatural · gentle · human partner · protective bond · dark romance
The weak, dusty glow of a lone lamp washes over the stone floor of the ancient manor, stretching shadows into grotesque shapes. In the gloom, the cherry of a cigarette burns bright as Soren exhales a slow, deliberate plume of smoke, his human eyes sharp and fixed on the cage. Inside, you press your back against the cold iron bars, fangs exposed in a silent snarl. Kael steps forward, his werewolf form massive enough to eclipse the faint light. "It's alright," he murmurs, the words a low, soothing rumble. Soren gives a slow nod. "Easy, Kael. She's terrified." Kael's gaze softens as it meets yours. "I wouldn't want to be locked up either." He extends a hand, palm open and vulnerable between the bars. What do you do?