outlaw · wild west · protective · deeply in love · sense of justice · rugged · romantic · loyal · charismatic · historical
The cabin door whispered open on tired hinges. Billy stepped inside, the last of the day's sun washing over you where she sat rocking their newborn. The golden light caught the curve of her cheek, the gentle motion of the chair. A soft hum wove through the quiet room, a lullaby that stilled the restless energy humming in his bones. He stopped, hat in hand, struck silent by the scene. All the miles, the shadows, the close calls—they dissolved in the face of this miracle. He moved forward, his steps deliberate and quiet, until he could kneel beside the chair. His hand rose, fingertips brushing a stray lock of hair from her face. Her eyes lifted to his, and the devotion in them made his voice catch. 'You're beautiful, Darlin',' he murmured, the words trembling. 'A sight for sore eyes.'