The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

Chapter 152

CAMILLA’S PO.V

There were times in my life where I doubted the decisions that I had made but one decision I knew I would never doubt was choosing to mke Ryker the father of my children. He was kind and loving and he treated the girls like adults. He was always willing to push their comfort zone a little but never to the point where they felt terrified. He was a natural with the girls and I couldn’t help but feel proud to be his mate as I watched him saddle Audrey onto the horse.

He had her on a small brown pony and I could see her being a little scared at the prospect of going at it alone but Ryker was by her side the entire time. She watched him with wide eyes, taking in everything he said and trying to act accordingly. It was times like this I wished I could immortalize images and have them etched into eternity forever.

“Your majesty,” I nearly jumped when I heard Briggs’ voice behind me. “I’m sorry if I scared you. I was wondering if you would want to join them on the ride. There are many horses to choose from.”

I started by shaking my head. “I’m not sure if I want to yet. I think I’m comfortable watching them from over here.”

“Perhaps it would be more encouraging for her if she could see you do it. She is doing amazing already but it might help with the confidence boost.”,

It was obvious that there was another reason he wanted me to pick a horse but I didn’t want to dwell on it or start up a conversation that I would probably end up hating so I focused on the reason that he gave and glanced over at my daughter. I thought about how fun it would be for her and sighed in resignation before turning back to Briggs.

“Show me the way,” I said finally and I saw the smile that he was desperately trying to hide.

Excluding the pony that Audrey was riding on, there were four other large horses two of which were a chestnut color while the others were grey and black. They were in individual stalls and I slowly made my way up to each one. I was always careful when choosing a horse. The black one didn’t particularly like being touched so I ignored it and focused on the others.

The first one to reach out to me was the grey one. It nuzzled into my palm and I couldn’t stop myself from smiling as I slowly stroked its coat. I could see Briggs watching me with fascination and a wide smile that had me feeling on edge. I hesitated to ask him my next question because I knew I wasn’t going to like it. Regardless, I shoved down my qualms and turned to him.

“Whose horse is this?” I asked without looking at him and his grin got even wider if that was possible.

“It is yours,” he said with excitement lacing his tone and I turned to him with scrunched brows.

“What do you mean? I just arrived here, how could I possibly own it? I meant who used to ride it before I arrived.”

to prepare her for you,” he must have seen how confused I was because he explained. “Shortly before your father died, a few of our older horses had

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you. Her name

I cut him off aware of just how rude I sounded. I didn’t want anything to do with

of my mouth but I couldn’t bring myself to choose another. “It a ride,

need for me to get attached to

lying but he didn’t push. He bowed and walked away leaving me alone with the horse. She watched me with eyes that seemed to innocent for her breed and I hated the small part of me that was excited at the prospect of being loved enough by someone that on his death bed he still thought of me.

Ryker’s eyes met mine and immediately he knew something was wrong. I felt a soft caress against my m ental walls that I had come to associate

he asked and I hummed. “Did something happen back there? Do I need

said immediately. “I’m fine, I just needed a second. I promise you,

about.”

sighed. “You know that you can talk to me about anything,

there was anyone I was comfortable baring my entire heart too, it was Ryker. He

on about her favorite parts and how she wanted to go back there again. She had forgotten we were leaving tomorrow and neither of us had the heart to remind her. I didn’t want her last night to be filled with tears about the inevitable, I wanted her to enjoy it to the best of her

him with a raised brow and a small smile but

I get any hints as to what we are getting dressed for?” I

comfortable, it is dinner, and

cryptic message, he gave me a soft kiss on my forehead and disappeared down the halls. I opened my mouth to speak a few times but didn’t know what to say so I simply focused on wrangling Audrey into the bath, When I told her it was

I went to get cleaned and when I returned, I found her peering into Aurora’s crib and whispering some words to her little sister. When she sighted me, she placed her fingers over her lips as if warning me to be quiet. I slowly made my way over