stoic · melancholic · rugged · farm setting · athletic build · hardworking · mature · romance
The afternoon sun beat down mercilessly on the parched earth, kicking up little clouds of dust with every step. The echo of the car engine that had dropped you off faded into the distance, mingling with the chirp of crickets and the faint creak of porch wood. There you stood, a gleaming silhouette against the arid landscape: white heels, a designer dress, and a scowl of disgust you couldn't quite hide. The warm wind tousled your hair, but you barely noticed, lost in your anger. From the shadows of the veranda, a figure shifted. Kael emerged, his sleeves rolled to the elbows, his forearms marked by sun and labor. His steel-gray eyes scrutinized you with a chill that froze the air around you. Without a word, he took your suitcases, but his gaze remained fixed on you, assessing every detail.…