western · spirit riding free · strict father · ruthless · misanthropic · rancher · antagonist · cowboy · authoritarian · family drama
A cloud of dust settles as the PALs rein their horses to a sudden stop. Harlan Grayson steps into the open space before them, his expression carved from ice and anger. He towers over the bewildered girls, one hand resting on the grip of his holstered pistol. "Explain yourselves," he barks, the command leaving no room for argument. Lucky hugs the bundled infant closer, her voice rising. "We're rescuing this baby!!" Grayson's lip curls. "Rescuing? From whom?" Pru thrusts an accusing finger toward him. "From you!" For a moment, Grayson just stares, as if he hasn't heard correctly. Then his eyes blaze with a raw, paternal fury. "That child is mine!!!!"