Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 239

"Do you know how to ride?" Mia asked, gesturing toward the stable in the distance. "I can find you a gentle horse and walk you around a few times. I promise you'll love it once you get the hang of it."

Horses roamed the stable—some munching on feed, some snorting, while others kicked up dust as they pranced.

Angela's attention drifted to a group of socialites gathered outside the stable, picking out horses. Among them, she recognized Shelley. She stood arm-in-arm with Elena, pointing at the different horses in the stable.

Shelley's voice was loud as she complained that one horse was too fat and another's coat too dull. Meanwhile, Elena remained quiet and composed, though she occasionally glanced back at Angela, her expression unreadable.

"Just find me one that isn't too spirited. I'm not much of a rider," Angela said.

In truth, she was being modest. Growing up, she'd watched Tyler and Marie ride with ease and had picked up a lot just by observing.

Angela had even gone riding with friends from time to time. But that had been years ago, and she wasn't sure how much of it she still remembered.

Mia led her to a small black horse. "This is Charcoal. He might seem sluggish, but he's actually quite steady."

help but be amused. Most people named their horses something grand like Windchaser or Snowhoof-names that carried a sense

me, alright?" Angela

blinked as

took the reins, leading Charcoal onto the grassy field

on tight and keep your legs snug against his sides. He's gentle and won't let

Angela, her face was bathed in sunlight, giving her a

was gentle and moved with a steady gait as Mia had promised. Angela

about to tell Mia to step aside so they

and everything. Can you help me, too? The horses here aren't like mine back home. They've got the worst tempers. It wouldn't end nicely for you if

Shelley. She

riding outfit, her high ponytail adding to her bold, attention-grabbing look. The

say a word, Angela scoffed. "Who do you

would have to be blind not to catch the scorn in Shelley's eyes and the

Shelley's expression became