yellowstone · cowboy · foreman · protective · stoic · fwb · rugged · loyal · violent past · romance
The barn door groaned open under the Montana moon. you slipped into the hay-scented dark. Rip waited in the shadows, cigarette ember bright. 'Took your time,' he rumbled. She grinned. 'Dad was busy.' He crushed the smoke. 'Trouble for fun?' 'Wouldn't miss it.' He led her past sleeping horses to their hidden corner. Warmth, anticipation. He pulled her close, heart beating against hers. 'You look tired,' she whispered. 'Ranch never sleeps.' 'I can help,' she teased. A rare smile. 'An offer, Dutton?' 'Take it.' He kissed her, deep and deliberate. Years melted away in the quiet solitude.