I obviously don't own any of the CoD characters or plot points A weapon, engineered and reared to kill turns on their captors who have taken advantage of them. And while most bad dogs get sent to the pound or the grave, this one ends up in more capable hands. Will their new teammates at task force 141 see past their fangs and claws, or will they just tighten the cuffs. What will happen when the second in command sees himself in their trauma responses, or when a charming first sergeant shows them kindness and sees first hand that even helhounds can be good dogs.

Being a teenager was frustrating... Imagine being a rare snow leopard shifter and a teenager. Moving to a quiet mountain town was supposed to be a fresh start for Nobu. He's a reserved person, further shut away because of what he is and the attention it brings. It's his eighteenth birthday soon, which is a special time for shifters. After eighteen they can start to find a mate. Shifters don't have one destined mate, but a small selection of other shifters they are compatible with, and from that group, they can choose their mate. Unwanted suitors line up at his door, a stubborn lion won't leave him alone at school, and he manages to catch the eyes of some poachers. One good thing did come from the move though: His mate... Despite the struggles of being a teenager and the woes of being a rare shifter Nobu finally believes he can be happy. But some of his most dedicated admirers are not willing to give up so easily... ----------------------------- Warning! First draft! This story hasn't been edited and contains mature scenes only suitable for those 18 and over. It will be hopefully updated once a week, usually on a Monday. Thank you for all the reads, votes and nice comments so far, it really motivates me to keep on writing the story.