Strange Beast of a Husband

My husband returned from the forest of monsters, and something is off. Inside the dark room where even moonlight cannot seep through. An unbearably low voice growls like a beast. "Why did you turn off the lights?" "I have many scars, and they would look unsightly to you, my lady." "Why are you wearing gloves?" "My hands are rough, and I worry they might hurt your skin." "Why are you tying my hands?" "The wounds from the war have not fully healed yet." Why won't my husband show me his true appearance? The searing body heat that touches my skin feels eerily unfamiliar. Illustration: Miao Introduction to the Work: *Setting/Genre: Western-style* Work Keywords: #Fantasy #Non-Human...