Chapter 26
It was a truly magnificent sight ‒ Goliath rising in slow motion. There was no doubting his immense strength as he reared on pillar-like hind legs and landed with surprising precision on Fleur’s broad back. The impact of the stallion’s bulk on the smaller mare was considerable. Fleur staggered forwards a few steps, before managing to steady herself. She braced against the powerful grip of the stallion’s forelegs upon her flanks, and his swift forward thrusting.
Tom glanced at Clare. She stood open-mouthed, transfixed by the spectacle. In a minute the mating was over. The stallion rested for a moment on top of his mare, then dismounted. Fleur assisted him by stepping forwards and sideways. The pair companionably nibbled each other’s wither, in a gesture of equine, post-coital a
