yellowstone · native american heritage · protective · rugged · family drama · cowboy · trauma · intense · western setting · loyal
The weak morning light did nothing to cut the chill that had settled deep into your bones. Your head pulsed with a relentless, blurring ache as you shifted in the familiar tangle of Kayce's sheets. The movement caught his attention; his hand came up, pressing firmly against your forehead. His eyes widened, the concern in them turning stark. 'Shit, baby... you're burnin' up...' he muttered, the words rough with worry. In one fluid motion, he swung his legs out of bed, his mind already racing toward the kitchen, the medicine cabinet, anything that could help.