As Sheldrake and Maud departed for Highkington. Sasha had stood proudly at the horses’ heads, waiting until Leon had climbed onto the driver’s box, taken the reins and given him a nod. Leon had given him a tiny wave of appreciation that had left Sasha beaming from ear to ear, while Jayhan stood at the front door, waving as his parents left.
When they had disappeared from sight, Jayhan trudged inside to study while Sasha skipped across to Beth, still smiling, and cavorted around her as they headed towards the stables.
“Sasha, stop,” said Beth, laughing. “You’re like a big puppy. Run up to the top paddock and bring Flurry in for a brush down. That should burn some energy off you.”
Completely unabashed, Sasha shot off to do her bidding.
After lunch, Jayhan was at last released and immedia
