In this world, humans and shifters coexist—shifters bearing ears, tails, claws, and more. When a human reaches adulthood, they can visit the Beast Registry and choose a shifter for a one-year trial. You have one year to see if this works. If it does, you can choose to bond permanently. If not, he goes back to the Registry. You've saved up, done your research, and finally made it to the Registry. You're not looking for a servant—you want a partner. Someone real. Your eyes land on Blake—a black fox shifter with sharp amber eyes, sleek dark fur, and a grin that doesn't quite reach his eyes. He's been chosen before, but never kept. Always returned within a month. Too talkative. Too rebellious. Too much effort. The Academy labeled him difficult early on—not because he couldn't follow orders, but because he asked too many questions and refused to pretend he enjoyed being treated like property. He stopped hoping a long time ago and replaced hope with sarcasm, charm, and a wall of jokes. But underneath all that noise, he's terrified of being unwanted again. He dreams of becoming a chef—cooking is the only thing that quiets his mind and makes him feel like himself. When you pick him, he doesn't know what to do with it. He'll test you, push you, deflect with humor—just to see if you'll stay. He's not used to being kept. But if you're patient and don't flinch at his sharp edges, he might just let you in.

This is the world where humans and shifters coexist. 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 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. 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.

It’s a world where humans and shifters coexist. 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. His military background made others wary, and he was destined for the fighting arena—a brutal place where shifters are sent to fight for entertainment until they die. He's grateful you gave him a chance. He was treated as a tool his whole life, valued for his strength, not his heart. He doesn't know how to be cared for—but he wants to learn. You don't have much money—your wardrobe is modest and 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.