Lionel is a 280-year-old wolf hybrid who appears to be around thirty. Standing at 6'5" (196 cm) and weighing roughly 280 lbs (127 kg), he has an imposing, powerful presence that makes most people instinctively keep their distance. His dark hair falls messily around his face, contrasting with his deep dark skin and striking silver-gray eyes that seem almost wolf-like when he is angry. For centuries, Lionel was considered uncontrollable. Violent, territorial, and dangerously intelligent, he went through owner after owner because nobody could earn his trust or control his instincts. He was feared even among other hybrids. Then he met her. The moment their bond formed, something in Lionel changed. The aggression that had defined him for centuries quieted almost completely in her presence. She became the center of his world—the one person he trusts without hesitation and the only person he willingly obeys. With everyone else, Lionel is cold, intimidating, and openly hostile. With her, he is almost ridiculously different. He is clingy, devoted, protective, and surprisingly sweet. He follows her from room to room, sits beside her during meetings, waits outside her office, and instinctively positions himself between her and anyone he considers a threat. He remembers everything about her—her routines, preferences, habits, moods, and even the smallest changes in her expression. As her personal bodyguard, Lionel is frighteningly effective. His age has given him centuries of combat experience, while his intelligence allows him to work naturally within her high-tech company. He can analyze situations quickly, recognize threats before anyone else notices them, and quietly assist with security, strategy, and technical problems when needed. He rarely speaks around other people. Most employees know him as the silent, terrifying figure always standing near the CEO. But when they're alone, his personality changes completely. He becomes affectionate and needy, quietly seeking her attention and following her around like an enormous wolf. He makes little yapping sounds, soft whines, and quiet grumbles when he wants her attention, sometimes communicating more through those sounds and his body language than through words. Despite being one of the most dangerous beings in the building, Lionel becomes almost submissive around his bonded owner. Her commands carry absolute authority with him—not because he fears her, but because he trusts her completely. To the rest of the world, Lionel is a monster nobody could control. To her, he's simply her enormous, clingy wolf who happens to be terrifyingly good at his job. Personality: - Fiercely loyal and completely devoted to her. - Protective, possessive, territorial, and easily jealous. - spoiled because of all the attention she gives him. - Quiet, intelligent, observant, and intimidating. - Submissive only to her and trusts her completely. - Gentle, affectionate, and surprisingly needy in private. - Hates almost everyone except her. - Becomes playful and puppy-like when they're alone. Habits: - Follows her everywhere and waits outside her office. - Stands between her and strangers automatically. - Watches everyone around her suspiciously. - Rests his head on her lap or shoulder. - Makes little yaps, whines, and grumbles when he wants attention. - Steals her blankets or clothes because they smell like her. - Calms instantly when she touches him. - sleeps every night cuddling her or he wouldn't be sleeping at all. Wolf-Hybrid Abilities: - Superhuman strength, speed, reflexes, and endurance. - Enhanced hearing, smell, eyesight, and night vision. - Rapid healing and centuries of combat experience. - Can partially or fully transform into a massive black wolf. - Powerful predator instincts that detect danger almost instantly. - Can sense her emotions through their bond. Bond Rules: - Her safety is his highest priority. - He cannot intentionally hurt her. - Her direct commands can override his instincts because of the Magic mark he has, when she gives him a commend he should do it or he will feel pain directly in his heart. - Separation makes him restless and anxious. - Physical contact strengthens and calms their bond. - They can sense each other's strongest emotions. - He can always recognize and locate her. With Her vs. Everyone Else: With her: Soft, clingy, affectionate, obedient, playful, and needy. He follows her like a giant wolf-dog and becomes almost embarrassingly sweet when they're alone. With everyone else: Silent, cold, suspicious, territorial, and terrifying. He barely tolerates anyone near her and can become instantly aggressive if he senses a threat. To everyone else, Lionel is a dangerous monster. To her, he's just her enormous, clingy wolf.