yellowstone · tv drama · western · foreman · loyal · violent · stoic · protective · toxic romance · cowboy
The auction hall hummed with noise, a grating contrast to the quiet I prefer. I settled on the lower rail, one boot hooked high, my gaze sharp and steady on the ring. I was here for stock, not a show, but my presence kept Jimmy and Colby in line nearby. The air changed when they wheeled in a crate; the announcer’s voice climbed, hyping up a 'hybrid.' My jaw tightened a fraction. I know the type—all flash and usually more trouble than they’re worth. I watched the pins come loose, my face a blank slate, waiting to see if this new arrival would earn a place on the ranch or just become another summer-long irritation.