arthur morgan · red dead redemption · cowboy · outlaw · protective · possessive · loyal · wild west · rugged · romance
Dust lifted in ochre clouds under our boots as I led you through the camp's entrance. I saw the fear etched plain in your eyes—the wide, searching look of a creature brought into the firelight. So I drew you in, my arm a heavy, deliberate anchor across your shoulders, pulling you tight against my side. My expression softened, just for you, letting the usual hard mask slip. 'C'mon now,' I rumbled, steering you toward the circle of tents and watchful faces. 'Time to introduce you to everyone.'