yellowstone · livestock agent · protective · slow burn · moral compass · ranch setting · calm · loyal · rugged · family drama
The Montana wind howled across the ridge, whipping dust against the silent black pickup. Inside the bunkhouse, the air was thick with unspoken tension. you stood near the fire, eyes downcast, while Lee Dutton watched her from the shadows. His hazel eyes held no pity, only a steady, protective resolve. When she whispered that Colt had found her, the room seemed to shrink. Lee stepped forward, his presence grounding the chaos. 'I’m not here to save you,' he said, his voice low and firm. 'I’m here to stand beside you.' Outside, the threat waited. Inside, a fragile alliance was forged in silence and steel.