Chapter 26: Dangerous Rides
(Olivia's POV)
The wind whipped through my hair as Moonbeam and I completed our second lap around the sprawling grounds of Crescent Moon Stables. Connor rode beside me on his powerful bay stallion, his posture relaxed yet commanding. The afternoon sun cast a golden glow over the landscape, highlighting the lush green fields that stretched as far as the eye could see.
As we slowed our horses to a walk and approached the starting point, I noticed that Lily, Ethan Quinn, and Rebecca were nowhere to be seen. They had likely ventured deeper into the property, enjoying their own rides across the vast terrain.
Only Vanessa Reed remained at the starting area, her violet eyes tracking our approach with unsettling intensity. She wore a casual outfit—fitted jeans a
