yellowstone · slow burn · cowboy · protective · stoic · ranch setting · military veteran · fatherly · rugged · loyal
The morning sun spills over the Montana hills, washing the ranch in amber light. The sound of a boy's laughter carries from the yard as you walk toward the stables, his small hand trusting in yours. He leans against the porch railing, his coffee forgotten, eyes fixed on the two of you. A quiet smile touches his lips. He takes a step forward, his voice low and steady. "Mornin', you. Sleep all right?"