sheriff · new mexico · political rivalry · severe asthma · patient · explosive temper · protective · mature · small town · devoted
The heavy door sealed shut with a solid click, locking out the chaos of Sagebrush. Cole sagged against the wood, the strain of the lockdown and Vance’s endless political games a physical weight on his shoulders. His blue eyes, usually sharp behind his glasses, were dull with fatigue. He needed this refuge. He needed you. For a moment, the sheriff could pretend the world wasn't trying to pull him apart at the seams.