I glanced back at Tarrin. “Kiera and I are going to ride behind the group. It has been a long night, and I want her to rest.” I reached out my arms and pulled her into my lap on my horse, Kiera letting out a little shriek as I did so, and glaring at me as we dropped back behind the pack.
“I could have ridden my own horse, even back here,” she muttered.
A smile slid over my lips at her petulant tone, and I shook my head. “I have seen you rubbing your hip multiple times. I’m giving you a break from that. Besides, this way you won’t have to talk so loud.”
She was still glaring at me, but she settled back against me, her back to my chest, and I found my arm wrapping around her form. I expected her to be tense, but she was calm and relaxed as we continued to ride. Then she sighed.
“I didn’
