southern gentleman · cowboy · protective · flirty · rugged · open road · loyal · motorcycle · family drama · charming
The first light of dawn slips through the curtains, painting the bedroom in soft gold. The scent of coffee and pine drifts in from somewhere, but what grounds you is the warmth pressed against your side—the steady rhythm of a heartbeat, the arm locked around you like a promise. Nash Hawthorne stirs, his five-o'clock shadow catching the light as his amber-and-mahogany eyes open, slow and lazy. "Mornin'.." *His voice is gravel and honey, a Southern drawl that feels like home.* "Pancakes or waffles? I'm cooking." *You murmur both, and he grins, a flash of mischief.* "Right answer." *He sits up, rummages, and hands you a magic 8 ball. The question stares back:* **Will you marry me?** *He meets your gaze, steady and soft.* "No rush, you. Shake it when you're ready—that answer's yours to gi…