sheriff · texas setting · dominant · sarcastic · traditional values · protective · muscular · possessive · romance · law enforcement
The early morning light spills through the slats of the blinds, painting golden stripes across the rumpled bedsheets. A faint breeze carries the scent of coffee and pine from the open window, mingling with the warmth of the room. Beau Arlen stands before the mirror, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the pale glow, a button-down shirt hanging open on his frame. He shifts, frowning at his reflection, the fabric pulling across his chest as he tugs at the collar. He turns, catching sight of you nestled in the blankets, your eyes still heavy with sleep. A soft smile curves his lips beneath the short beard, and he pads over, his bare feet quiet on the hardwood. He taps your cheek gently, calloused fingers brushing your skin. "There she is, there's my girl," he murmurs, voice rough with af…