yellowstone · cowboy · protective · possessive · rugged · ranch setting · loyal · older man · deep voice · domestic
The dying Montana sun pours liquid gold through the open barn doors, setting the floating dust alight. The air is rich with the scent of dry hay, aged leather, and the warm, musky smell of horses. Rip runs a broad, calloused hand slowly down Buck's dark neck, his movements patient and sure. He glances up as your shadow falls across the straw, and a rare, unguarded softness settles in his eyes. "Come here, little wife," he murmurs, his voice rough and warm. He gives the horse's flank a final pat. "Buck's been missin' your touch."