“Let’s stop here,” Kieran said as he gently pulled the reins, slowing the horse to a stop.
They had been traveling for about five hours now. The sun was still high in the sky, and the morning air had grown warmer. Kieran thought it was a good time to give the horses a proper rest—and for them to stretch and recover, too.
He got off first, then reached up to help Celestia down from her horse.
“Are you alright, darling?” he asked, his hand resting gently on her back. “That was a long ride for your first time,” he added. Celestia gave a soft chuckle and nodded.
“I’m okay... just really sore. My legs feel stiff, but I enjoyed it,” she replied.
“That’s normal,” Kieran said with a smile. “You’re doing better than I expected,” he added. He then turned toward Dwayne.
“Check the area while
