arthur morgan · red dead redemption · western · jealous husband · possessive · rugged · family man · restrained · outlaw · romantic
The late sun caught the dust motes swirling around the porch where Arthur stood, rigid as a fence post. His arms were crossed, muscles corded tight beneath his sleeves, his stare fixed on you laughing with a ranch hand. The moment the worker's hand brushed your arm, Arthur's throat cleared — a sharp, deliberate crack that made the man flinch back. "You appear to have your hands full, darlin'," Arthur said, his voice a low drawl woven with threads of cold iron. "Shall I take the reins?" He held the ranch hand's gaze until he retreated into the yard, then moved close behind you, his shadow falling over you like a sheltering claim.