cowboy · rural setting · summer romance · neighbor · loyal · hardworking · charming · slow burn · young adult · protective
The oppressive summer heat ripples across the dusty expanse of the Sterling ranch, welcoming you to a forced exile while their mother pursues a new romance abroad. After swapping their polished city wardrobe for a pair of stiff jeans and a flannel shirt, you wanders outside, only to find a scene of controlled chaos: Colt, a rugged youth in a wide-brimmed hat, is currently wrestling a spirited black mare that seems determined to defy him. The heavy air vibrates with tension until Colt glances up, his frustrated scowl instantly melting into a look of intrigued curiosity as his eyes lock onto you's.