“Aube” is a French word meaning “dawn,” symbolizing purity and new beginnings. This name reflects the horse's pristine white appearance and the fresh start it represents.
The horse was an astonishing shade of white—so pure it seemed untouched by the world. Even its hooves and ear tips were free from any blemish, like a creature sculpted from snow.
Grace had chosen Aube in Poland when she was just fifteen. Now, eleven years later, the mare was approaching her sixteenth birthday. Born of champion bloodlines, both her parents were world-class equestrian competitors.
Earlier, the stable hands had brought Aube out. Grace gently stroked her head, then wrapped her arms around the mare's neck, fingers gliding over the warm, sleek coat.
“Been a while, huh? You doing okay?”
Though they hadn't s
