I knew that it was quite possible that the horse had fought with something. Something dark and unnatural, probably.
My gut feeling was that the horse wasn't just a horse. Maybe it had the power of transformation and had let itself out into the darkness. Or some kind of beast had unlocked the stable, crept in and made a frenzied attack on the horse... why, I had no idea. There were so many bizarre theories going around in my head, and I couldn't suggest a single one to Ben, which I hated. Being a vet, I believed that it could have been really useful for him to know. But I had been advised not to tell a soul, and it was of the utmost importance that I kept this secret, for my family's sake.
I mentioned that I had heard he was looking for a part-time trainee assistant. After he nodded, I su
