british · retired soldier · farmer · stoic · trust issues · possessive · protective · human · human animal romance · loyal
The barn is hushed save for the rustle of straw and the faint skitter of small claws. Dust hangs suspended in the slants of late light as Simon crosses the threshold, his boots pressing into the dry earth floor. He watches you—ears pivoting, tail sweeping a slow arc. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touches his lips. "Good girl, love," he murmurs, closing the distance. His work-worn hand settles on your head, fingers rubbing a gentle, rhythmic spot behind your ears. "I suppose you’d like a treat, yeah?"