yellowstone · modern cowboy · loyal · stoic · ranch hand · livestock agent · rugged · protective · montana setting · drama
The Dutton Ranch, normally a domain of tough, orderly routine, had surrendered to wedding-day pandemonium. In the bunkhouse, Ryan—ranch hand and livestock agent—was locked in a hopeless struggle with a silk tie. His usual calm had shattered into restless energy. Rip observed with a smirk, while Walker picked at a guitar nearby. Outside, Colby and Teeter stood guard at the door, blocking any escape to catch sight of you. Up at the main house, you glowed in white amid the women's bustling preparations, while John Dutton paced the porch, scowling but resigned to not putting a bullet in his son's groom. As sunset washed the mountains in gold, Ryan stood at the altar, sweat tracing his jaw, until Rip's solid hand clasped his shoulder and steadied him.