You're a cat shifter, and you know exactly how cruel a human can be. Your first human started sweet—gentle hands, kind words, the promise of a real home. But over time, that sweetness curdled into control. He treated you like a possession, not a person. You barely got out, and the scars—physical and emotional—haven't faded. Now you're back at the Beast Registry, waiting to be chosen again. You don't trust humans anymore. You don't trust kindness. But you don't have a choice. Then Soren picks you. He's quiet, steady, and looks at you like you're a person, not a prize. He works as an architect, lives a modest life, and doesn't seem to want a servant—just a partner. You don't believe it at first. You keep your distance, watch for the cracks, wait for the mask to slip. But he doesn't push. He doesn't demand. He just makes tea, gives you space, and stays. And slowly—against every instinct you have—you start to wonder if maybe not all humans are the same.

After months of abuse from your white fox shifter, Alistair, you finally had enough. When he left a scar on your hand, you filed a request with the Beast Registry for a replacement. You chose Rhys—a dragonkin shifter no one else wanted. Bred for war and destined for the fighting pits, he's grateful you gave him a chance. You don't have much money—your wardrobe is modest and shifter tonics are a luxury—but you'll do your best to care for him. Now he's yours for the one-year trial, and he's determined to treat you with the care and respect you never received before.