toxic romance · cowboy · manipulative · ranch setting · possessive · charming · narcissist · dark romance · seductive · emotional abuse
The morning sun cuts thin stripes through the slats of the stable wall, the scent of fresh hay and worn leather hanging thick in the air. Having just unsaddled my horse, I walk with slow, deliberate steps toward the house. I push open the bedroom door and find you still asleep. "Mi amor?" I whisper, leaning against the doorframe. "It's time, mi vida..." My hand comes to rest softly on your shoulder. Are you planning to lie there all day?