I was so happy to have my little rider back, I whined out to her, pounding at the confines of my stall, excited Reyer as well. Rita grinned ear to ear as she ran towards me. “My handsome Sweet Demon! Erik says he’s gentled you to carry a rider more properly!” I snorted and shook my head. Oh yes he had! And I fought him tooth and nail for it, until he made me realize that I wasn’t about to buck him off. So I reluctantly cooperated. His hands were skilled and his legs were strong, and his voice was gentle. Of course I still hardly knew what was expected of me….Rita was quite reckless with me being a little twilight rider and did well to hold on as I wanted to run. But Erik knew horses, and knew how to teach them in a clear and kind manner, though he held the reins tight, forcing to

