Note: Both of the characters depicted in this story are consenting adults. Adam is 25 and Kul is 32.
Content Warning: The degradation aspect in this story involves Kul calling Adam "slut" and "whore". If these words are uncomfortable or triggering to you, maybe give this one a pass.
Beast in the Hayloft
Adam loved the smell of hay. After a hard day's work on his father's farm, he would often settle in the loft of the barn to relax for a while before the sheep had to be brought in for the night. It was quiet and peaceful on that particular evening. He lay against the bails, looking up at the sunlight peeking through some of the beams and absently chewing a piece of straw.
The distinct sound of boots scuffing near the barn door grabbed Adam's attention. He moved to the edge of the loft and looked down to see his father entering. The older man regarded him with a stiff nod of his greying head.
"Done for the day, are ya?" Elias asked.
"I am," Adam said. "Unless you need me to do anything else."
"Nah, I'll watch the flock. But I do expect your help getting em' in here later."
"Yes, sir."
"Good lad." Elias turned to leave but paused. "Oh, er, keep an ear out though, will ya?"
"What for?" Adam asked.
"That bastard Kul was seen near town earlier," Elias said. "Some hunters are out after him and he mighta come this way. Could be skulking around."
"Damn," Adam said. "Want me to come with you, then?"
Elias shook his head. "I'll call for ya if I see his mangy ass."
"All right. Be careful, dad."
Adam returned further into the loft as Elias walked back out to the pasture. His nerves weren't too bothered by thoughts of Kul who had more of a habit of stealing livestock than hurting humans. It was still understandable for people to reach for weapons at the mere sight of a creature of his magnitude. Adam was prepared to protect his father with his life if a murderous whim struck the beast, deciding to stay alert rather than give in to daydreaming.
It was because of this that he later caught the subtle noise of something gingerly entering the barn. He thought it might be one of the sheep, but there was no sound of the bell that each member of the flock wore. He sat up slightly.
"Dad?" he called, assuming Elias had forgotten something.
There was a hefty thump as the floor of the hayloft shook. Adam startled; someone was up there with him. Before he could call out again, a massive, hairy form clambered up onto the bales in front of him. It was a dog-like beast man with a wild, dark brown mane and black horns; all terrifying features matched the accounts of Kul.
Burning red eyes found Adam instantly. He froze under them and wasn't given the chance to scream for help. Kul lunged towards him. A large hand clamped over his mouth as he was pinned into the hay.
"I'm not here to kill you, but squeal and I'll tear out your throat," Kul growled lowly.
Adam breathed heavily through his nose as his heart knocked violently against his ribs. He obeyed Kul's request (if it could be called that). There wasn't much of a choice given that the beast didn't remove his hand. Adam had to stay still and assume his compliance would get him out of this unharmed.
Kul kept his head raised, his long ears perked and slightly oscillating. He wasn't even looking at Adam. His eyes scanned into the corners of the barn as his face remained drawn in a scowl. Adam realized then that Kul had chosen to hide out there and hadn't expected a human to be in the loft. This wasn't an attack or a kidnapping of some sort.
Adam's vision was completely overtaken by the hulking body of his captor. He eyed the snarling snout, his wide gaze trailing down Kul's thick neck until it was drawn to his broad chest. Even through the fur, powerful muscles were evident.
Breathing deeply in an attempt to further calm himself, Adam could smell dirt and the forest. There was something else underneath that; a heavy musk that was warm in his nose. It was inexplicably alluring. Shame washed over Adam as his heart began to pound for a different reason. He liked being pinned this way, feeling Kul's weight bearing down on him. The heat in his face began to travel lower to his groin.
Adam tried to focus his thoughts elsewhere, but denying this bizarrely-founded interest felt more futile by the second as his fear was outmatched by lust of all things. Its tantalizing tendrils had their hold on him and he was powerless to stop it. Some starved thing buried deep inside him was all too easily crawling forth and demanding to be fed.
Kul's state of alertness faltered, his nostrils flaring. He turned his attention to Adam. A sharp-toothed grin spread over his face.
"Aroused, are we?" he asked.
Adam's cheeks burned as he was found out by the beast's keen senses and he averted his gaze. It snapped back as Kul leaned into his space. The long muzzle situated itself by his ear and he shivered at the husky voice murmuring to him.