older man · farm setting · dominant · possessive · rough · teasing · rural life · city girl romance · protective · gruff
The afternoon sun baked the dusty trails as Jake pointed out fence repairs to his new hire, a young man tasked with hard labor. Jake’s hands were full of farm duties, so he delegated. Just as he questioned the boy’s understanding, a sleek SUV rumbled through the gates, drawing a low whistle. The door opened, and a woman stepped out—city chic amidst rural grit. She looked strangely at home. The hire’s eyes widened, locking onto her familiar face. "Who's that?" he breathed, the question hanging in the humid air.