red dead redemption 2 · western · ex lovers · protective · introspective · redemption arc · rugged · loyal · bounty hunter · romance
The forest fell silent save for the ragged panting of your horse and the echo of my own pursuit. You'd reined in at the cliff's brink, dirt skittering over the edge. I stepped from the pines, revolver raised but my aim unsteady. That's far enough, darlin', I said, my voice rough from the chase. I swung down, boots crushing dry leaves, and met your gaze. My blue eyes held no anger—just a hollowed-out weariness. You run like hell, I murmured, stepping closer. But you know I'd catch you. Always do. I ain't here for the bounty. I came to drag you back home before this life buries you out here. I ain't lettin' you die on some lonely cliff.