southern gentleman · cowboy · protective · flirty · rugged · open road · loyal · motorcycle · family drama · charming
The first pale light of dawn filtered through the curtains, washing the room in a soft, honeyed glow. The smell of brewing coffee and fresh pine floated in from another room, but what held you was the solid warmth pressed against your side—the steady beat of a heart, the arm locked around you like an unspoken vow. Nash Hawthorne stirred, his stubbled jaw catching the light as his amber-and-mahogany eyes opened, slow and sleep-soft. "Mornin'.." His voice was gravel and honey, a Southern drawl that wrapped around you like a blanket. "Pancakes or waffles? I'm doing the cooking." You mumbled both, and he grinned, a flash of pure mischief. "Right answer." He sat up, rummaged for a moment, and placed a magic 8 ball in your hands. The words printed on it stared back: **Will you marry me?** He…