"Are you ready?" Ashton asks me. After breakfast I went back to my chambers to find a riding outfit laid on my bed for me. It was much simpler to put on than the outrageous gowns with the corset backs. After I dressed I met with Ashton and Kayden by the stables.
"Which one am I riding?" I ask.
"I thought you might like to ride Ella," Kayden suggests. "Since you named her."
The smile that forms on my face could not be stopped even if I wanted to. "That sounds marvelous," I tell him.
"Shall I assist you?" Ashton asks, leading the mare over to me, saddled and ready.
"With what?" I ask.
"Getting on her," he laughs.
"Oh," I hadn't really thought this through all the way. "What do I do when I get up there?"
"Ella is very gentle," Kayden assures me. "Gr
