Getting To Know Her

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CHAPTER 132

Astrid stirred within me and I steadied my breath, happy to have her with me one more time. I looked down, rubbing Diamond's mane. "Hey girl, ready?"

Diamond responded by stomping her foot on the ground and before I could react, I was riding.

Zade and his black stallion were already gone and so was I.

"Let's do this," I said and charged off.

My hands held the reins steady, and my body seemed to have a mind of its own. We rode swiftly through the woods, the trees becoming a blur.

I laughed, feeling the wind in my hair and the adrenaline in my veins.

Suddenly, I heard a voice calling out my name and Diamond responded by suddenly slowing down and lifting her legs, pushing us back.

My heart thudded a little as the thrill coursed through me anew as Diamond neighed loudly, making me laugh in turn.

"Zara!"