Chapter Nine THEY ARRIVED BACK AT the stables hours later and Mitchell couldn’t catch his breath. He’d just spent the most wonderful morning with the silver-tongued city boy, laughing and joking as they rode around the station. There were few places in the world that Mitchell felt more at home than on the back of a horse. He was relaxed, at ease and unfortunately, completely open to the attraction of one Jayden Donner. Jay was smart. Knew lots about just about everything. He asked intelligent questions and soaked in everything Mitchell had to say. It was b****y frustrating, especially because Jay was simply magnificent to watch. Hesitant at first on his horse, then seeing his confidence in riding grow and build was amazing. The pleasure on his face, the light of awe in his eyes. It remi

