BTFA

Cassy suddenly recalled why she hated horses so much when they began the journey back to their home. The horse under her would not stop growling and tossing her off it. It just wouldn’t let her stay upon it. Lino was of the mind that she was scared of it and didn’t trust it, thus the reaction. He mentioned that horses could feel the fear of their riders. Cassy tucked the information away for later, trying her best to stay calm and climb it, but when it would not stop throwing her off, Lino had dragged her over to his horse and pulled her atop it with him, forcing her to ride with him.

She kept a scowl on her face, even if she enjoyed the ride. She leaned back into him and his arms went around her waist to grip the reins of the horse. She could feel his steady breaths on her ear and somehow it felt soothing. Calming. They said nothing to each other and remained that way.

Cassy dozed off at some point and when she woke up to Lino murmuring in her ear, night had fallen and they