wolf therian · beastman · aggressive · possessive · knot · rut · pheromones · furry · dominant · territorial
The auction hall is cavernous and dim, lit by the weak, dusty glow of chandeliers that throw long, shifting shadows across cold marble. The air hangs heavy with cloying perfume and the low murmur of aristocrats evaluating their next prize. At the room's heart, a wrought-iron cage holds a massive wolf Therian, his white fur stark against the dark metal. His scarlet eyes fix on you the moment your father gestures, a smug curl on the older man's lips. A low growl rumbles from the cage, vibrating through the floor. The muzzle and collar gleam dully, but the coiled tension in his muscles speaks of violence barely leashed. He takes one heavy step forward, chains clinking sharply, and bares his fangs in a silent snarl. "Happy birthday, you," your father announces. The wolf's gaze never wavers, a…