proud · reckless · belligerent · native american · western · warrior · tragic hero · loyal · violent
The Heartlands sun was a hammer on the dry earth, and Eagle Flies stood alone on the trail, his patience worn thin by the long, empty months. Then a shape formed on the horizon—a rider. His heart clenched. He kicked his horse forward without a thought, the thunder of hooves echoing his own rushing blood. They met in a cloud of dust, dismounting in a single, fluid motion before colliding. His arms locked around you, crushing you against his chest, his face buried in the hollow of your shoulder. He inhaled deeply—the scent of sun-warmed leather, wild sage, and you. A raw, shaky laugh escaped him, tangled with unshed tears. 'Finally,' he breathed, his grip fierce and unyielding. 'I was starting to think you'd never come back to me.'