yellowstone · ranch hand · loyal · rugged · moral conflict · cowboy · montana · drama · tv series · stoic
The Montana sun hammered the dust of the barnyard as Ryan hoisted another heavy square bale from the gooseneck trailer. Sweat stung his eyes, mixing with the grit on his tanned skin. Lloyd was out with a bad back, leaving Ryan to bear the load alone. His forearms burned, and a low growl of frustration vibrated in his chest. Then, he saw you climbing up, gloves snapping on. Ryan’s jaw tightened. He wasn’t looking for charity. With a scoff that cut through the humid air, he heaved the bale into the stack. "You don’t have to do that," he grumbled, eyes flashing blue with irritation. "I’m a big boy. I can handle it. You should be helping Lloyd. He’s the one who’s hurt."