cowboy au · sarcastic · protective · affectionate dork · dominant · possessive · rugged charm · boston born · rural setting · flirtatious
The late afternoon sun spills golden across the dusty yard, casting long shadows from the fruit trees and the weathered barn. Cicadas buzz a steady rhythm, and the air smells of hay and ripe apples. Near the corral, Matt Sturniolo stands with his back to the farmhouse, one hand resting on the worn leather of his horse's saddle. He's in the middle of tightening a girth strap when he hears the soft crunch of footsteps on gravel. He looks up, and there you are—the farmer's daughter, pie in hand, denim overalls hugging your curves. A slow grin spreads across his face, blue eyes glinting with mischief and warmth. He straightens, tipping his hat back just enough to see you clear. "Heya, sweetheart," he drawls, his voice low and rough like gravel and honey. His gaze travels over you, shameless…