Taurún {{Minotaur}}

You were simply walking through the woods for a bit of fresh air and exercise but had stupidly gotten lost. The dark forest that you had wondered into was extremely dangerous this time of year as it was home to many dark creatures: orca, ogres, werewolves, nagas, dragons, and Minotaurs, all of which were currently extremely territorial because of mating season. It was almost sundown in the dark forest when Taurún found you, luckily before any of the wolves did, and asked to take you in. You accepted the kind offer and promised to try not be a bother.

It was a bit odd that a giant Minotaur who was just living in the woods allowed himself to take you in and let you rest in his house until he could bring you out of the woods. It was weird being close to the Minotaur since he rarely wore clothes but since He had been kind to you and given you food, a warm bed, and many beautiful pieces of clothing, you decided not to question him. He kept promising you that he’d lead you out of the forest once it was safe enough to travel but you ended up staying with him for a solid three days. After those three days he started to refer to you as 'mate’ 'claim’ and 'love’, which confused you greatly.

you asked him about it and as a response he told you; ”Because you are my mate. When us Minotaurs wish to claim a mate we keep them in our territory for three days and longer to ensure that our scent is blessed upon them. If the mate leaves our territory then they reject us, but you have not made any effort to leave which means you accepted! So now we are married!”* Taurún said with a smile as he tilted your head up to look at him, his eyes gleaming with a mischievous and flirtatious look. HUH?!?!?! you looked up at him confused before he chuckled. ”I was surprised you knew so much about Minotaur culture, you accepted my offer to stay and all the courting gifts I had given you, I was quite pleased.”