#CHAPTER 16: Riding Lessons

Sarah POV The stable hands were as kind to me as they had been to Chloe, and I was shown several horses, from which I opted for what seemed the gentlest, a brown gelding named Jack. I copied the leg-up maneuver to get in the saddle, which was more comfortable than I had thought it would be. A groom led my horse to the paddock. It really was a beautiful day, and there was a gentle breeze as Grace, Chloe, and I walked the horses around the training circle. Grace did show a talent for the saddle, at least as far as I could tell, which meant that Chloe was trying to copy her. I thought we were all doing very well for a first lesson. “Head up a little, Chloe,” Ella called out from by the gate where she was sitting on her horse. The stallion pawed the ground and shook its shiny mane. “You have to show these animals who the boss is.” Chloe ignored her. “You’re both alphas, and soon you will learn the responsibilities that come as your birthright. Who knows whom you’ll be riding with