Xaden's pov
What was happening to me? Why was I suddenly acting so crazed and depraved? As soon as I realized what I had almost done, I rushed out of the castle for some air. My throat felt so dry and I was stifled.
I found my way to the stall where Shadow was kept. I nodded to the stable boy who led Shadow out. "It's okay, I'll take it from here." I said to the stable boy who was no more than fourteen moons.
Once he was out, I patted shadow down and gave him a carrot and an apple which he munched on, while he sniffed my fingers. After he was done, I removed the saddle and handed it to the stable boy.
I swung my leg over Shadow and led him on a slow throttle. After going at that pace for some minutes, I nudged Shadow with my knees making him increase his pace. And in no time, we were
