*Dion*
I was a fool to kiss her, but I had felt a need to demonstrate how much I don’t want to be her friend, even though I know I can never be anything more. No Alpha is going to give me leave to marry his daughter… not that I am considering marriage, but I certainly won’t object to a few more kisses.
The taste of her is still on my tongue as I lean against the fence, arms crossed over my chest, watching her trot her mare up and down the road. The saddle had cost me a fortune, but it had been worth it to see the delight mirrored on her face, to know she is pleased with my gift.
I had considered saddling one of the bays in the paddock so I could ride beside her, but the geldings are built for hauling heavy loads, and while they are magnificent in their sturdiness, they aren’t made for
