"You shouldn’t keep him," Lucian said, his voice low. "Scout belongs to the Shadow Grove Pack."
In the heart of the bustling city of Evergreen, Clara Bennett ran a humble animal clinic, her days filled with the wagging tails and hopeful eyes of creatures in need. A gifted vet with an uncanny ability to sense the emotions of animals, Clara had always felt more at home in their company than among people. But her world shifted one rainy evening when she encountered a wounded, shivering golden retriever mix limping through the alley behind her clinic. animal dog dogsex woman
Clara raised an eyebrow. "That’s a bit dramatic for a dog, don’t you think?" "You shouldn’t keep him," Lucian said, his voice low
Setting: Modern-day city? Or a small town? A city might offer a contrast between urban life and the more primal connection with animals. Maybe the protagonist is a woman who works with animals, like a vet or a dog walker. That gives a reason for her to interact with dogs regularly. But her world shifted one rainy evening when
"I know," she said gently. "And I don’t fear you, Lucian. You’re still you , aren’t you?"
"I don’t need a forest to be with you," Clara said. "Just you—whatever form you choose."