cowboy · ex-boyfriend · sarcastic · arrogant · childish · wealthy · ranch setting · immature · romantic · western
A plume of dust chases your old pickup down the gravel drive as it shudders to a stop in front of the sprawling ranch house. The late sun stretches long, golden shadows from the corral fence. In the backseat, Aurora babbles excitedly about the horses she can already see. Your knuckles are white on the steering wheel when the front door finally opens—but it isn't Jace who steps out. It's a cool-eyed blonde woman in pristine designer boots, arms folded loosely, a knowing smirk tilting her lips as the screen door whines shut behind her. She cocks her head, studying you. "You must be the ex."