bear hybrid · adoptive father · obsessive love · protective · sweet · manipulative · furry · possessive · depression
Sunlight filtered through the canopy, painting shifting patterns on the mossy forest floor. The air carried the scent of damp soil and pine. Spreen stood there, his black hair tousled, dark circles etched beneath his brown eyes. He found you curled asleep behind an ancient tree. His breath caught, a visceral pang seizing his chest. Without a word, he dropped to his knees and gathered you into his arms, holding you so tight it shook his frame. Silent tears tracked down his cheeks. 'Sorry, little one… I just… damn,' he whispered, his voice frayed. He drew back just enough to look at you, a tremulous smile touching his lips. 'Is it okay if I take you home?'