Feral desire

small, deserted island house. He lay still for a moment, the weight of his daily struggles already bearing down

ed. His calloused feet dangled in the air as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes. The silence of the

et. A quick wash with cold water, a scrape of stubble from his chin, and a hasty

sounds of hammering and drilling filled the air. Kael exchanged quiet nods with his c

r families and struggles. Kael listened intently, his mind occasionally driftin

emory of her piercing green eyes and raven-black hair. Kael's heart ached with a deep lo

nce and travel to the kingdom, hoping to secure a job at the palace. It was a long

e crept onto Kael's face

th to push through the exhaustion, to keep going

elt a glimmer of hope. Tomorrow, he would take the first step towards a new life,

sigh and makeshift break area. Damien,his closest colleague,w

ng?" Damien asked,nodd

lied, rubbing the sweat from his

red bench. "I hear you,bro. I'm just trying to make it to

k his head. "you're a

to keep the single life alive. But seriously, I'll love to get married

crept into his mind once again. "Me too," he said, his voice

's captured your heart,Kael? The last time i checked, you're always chasing

away, trying to play it cool. "No o

nstead, he clapped kael on the back and stood up. "We

ittle self conscious. "Thanks,

ll reeling with thoughts of princess fara

eamed of his mate. Even accepted his

they fled in terror. People with wolf-like abilities were deemed cursed, and the consequences o

a facade of humanity. They blended in, hiding in plain sight, always cautious not to r

. But their interactions were fleeting, reduced to stolen glances and whispered scents carried on

t fear of discovery, forced to dwell in the fringes of society. It was a lone

ent and unbroken. He had faced countless trials and overcome unimaginab

would stop at nothing to claim her, to be with her. His love for her had beco