Long lost love

Never again, Freya thought as the ride dragged on forever. She was stiff as a board as the horse raced to take them far away from the creature.

This had to be the worst ride she ever took. He gripped the reigns with their shackled hand and her thoughts lingered uncomfortably on the strength in his back to which her cheek was pressed. His scent invaded her nose with every breath, all male and wolf and she shifted uncomfortably, nearly falling off the horse’s back. Against her, he sat stiff as a board and she wished she could see his face to catch a glimpse of what he was thinking of at this moment. Was she the only one affected?

“What the hell was that?!” She hollered in his ear to distract herself.

“I’m right in front of you. Why are you yelling?” He growled.

“Well answer me. What the hell just nearly ate me for dinner?!” She hollered again.

“That was a Gordon. They are thousands of years old and have long gone extinct.” Replied Riordan.

“No shit! That lady didn’t look very ext