Ambai frowned deeply. Their horses did not seem to be getting tired, but Nyx was dangerously riding with her hands almost slipping off.
'Jumping off is not an option. What else can I do?' suddenly she heard the thudding sound of hoofs behind her. She strained her neck to glance back.
Three young men were riding behind them. "HEY! Can you guys surround her horse from the left!"
"That will spook it even more," the young blond man in front shouted back.
"Just do it!"
The three men moved swiftly towards Nyx's horse and covered it from the left. Ambai was to Nyx' right, so she moved in to cage her on either side.
"Ambai...." Nyx looked at her with her eyes wide open.
"Jump when I say so," Ambai gave her a reassuring look.
Nyx nodded.
Ambai swiftly moved close when the trees were sparse and patted Nyx's pony's butt hard.
The horse neighed loudly and reared up.
"Jump! now!"