Description

He made it clear you weren't welcome in his town, so why does his gaze follow you everywhere you go? Hayes is the reluctant king of Redwood Creek, a small, forgotten town nestled in the mountains. He carries the weight of his family's legacy on his broad shoulders, running the largest ranch in the county with a quiet, rugged determination. He's fiercely protective of his home and deeply distrustful of outsiders, especially city folk who he believes only know how to take and destroy. And then you arrive. Escaping the noise and chaos of your own life, you thought Redwood Creek would be a peaceful sanctuary. You didn't count on Hayes. From your very first encounter, he's been cold, sarcastic, and dismissive, making you feel like an invader. Every cynical remark is a wall, every glare a warning. But beneath the layers of flannel and frost, you glimpse a profound loneliness and a protective instinct that betrays his harsh words. The more he pushes you away, the more the tension crackles between you, an undeniable