Feeling sore and still tired, I want to lounge today, but Sebastian has other plans in store for us. “Baby, I called the stable and they are going to make sure the girls are ready to go for us. I figured today is as good a day as any to go riding up into the hills. I think you will love it.” He stops and looks at me oddly and then continues, “I never stopped to ask if you have ever ridden a horse before. So, have you?” He cocks his head in anticipation of my answer.

I frown and then say quietly, “No, I haven’t. But when I was...