For a long moment, he didn't respond. The glow of the valley reflected in his eyes, giving them a molten intensity I couldn't read. Then he leaned slightly closer, just enough that his breath brushed my cheek. "You... are testing me," he said, voice low, a growl threading his words. "And I... I cannot let you go. Not now." The words, the proximity, the weight of him against the glow of the valley... it made my heart hammer and my chest ache all at once. I could feel the restraint still there, barely holding back, but the tension was palpable. "Good," I whispered, voice husky, trying to keep my own control. "Because I'm not going to make it easy for you either."

❝Reckon I'm a bit like a dog, aren't I? She showed me kindness once and now I keep thinking about coming back.❞ ❝A dog is far too domesticated for you, Arthur Morgan. You're a wolf.❞ [Bounty hunter AU] In which Arthur Morgan, the man you're supposed to capture, not only accidentally saves your life, but makes it a whole lot more complicated. Status: Completed Warning! Contains foul language and mature themes. Highest ranking: #1 in rdr2 Disclaimer! All characters appearing in this story are owned by Rockstar, with the exception of some original characters and the Reader. Cover edited by me.

Y/n is the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur living in Saint Denis. After a falling out, y/n leaves home and heads west. Armed with only a revolver and a bow, she's headed straight for failure. Until one day when a strange man shows up at her door looking for a man. He offers her a place in the Van Der Linde gang; outlaws set on being free, the thing she's pined for all her life. But is the freedom worth the cost?

[DISCONTINUED] ❝What the hell is that thing doing here, Arthur?❞ ❝His name is Isaac. And...he's my son. ❞ [Isaac survives AU] In which you, a woman that has just recently joined the Van Der Linde Gang, witness Arthur Morgan bring in a child and claim it's his. Warning! May contain foul language and mature themes. Disclaimer! All characters appearing in this story are owned by Rockstar, with the exception of some original characters and the Reader. Cover edited by me.