Iris Delaney poured three‑years of patience and love into Caspian, her cat‑shifter companion. Plagued by deep insecurity, he demanded unlimited freedom while craving her total devotion, manipulating her with self‑harm threats. Exhausted by the toxic cycle, Iris withdraws all indulgence and files to terminate their bond. While Caspian deludes himself online about his “hard‑won freedom”, Iris adopts Lucian, a quiet albino python‑shifter.
