Since returning to London, Thalia had been swept up in a whirlwind of social activities with Victoria

Darwin and Charlotte–shopping, dining, catching up on lost time.

Her plans to apply to Sinclair & Klein were temporarily set aside.

Today, the girls were sharing afternoon tea at their favorite patisserie.

Charlotte, who’d been out clubbing until the early hours, looked rather worse for wear.

“I’m tired of shopping and clubs,” she groaned, then perked up. “It’s such a lovely day–why don’t we go riding at the Darwin estate?”

The Darwin family owned one of England’s most prestigious equestrian centers, where all three had

taken riding lessons in their youth.

“Sobered up enough?” Thalia teased. “Wouldn’t want you charged with drunk riding.”

“Completely sober,” Charlotte grinned wickedly. “Though I did vomit all over Sebastian Darwin last night.

His face went absolutely green.”

Victoria smiled serenely. “Did my brother not mind?”

“Actually, he was rather sweet about it. After cleaning up, he even made me his special hangover

remedy.”

Sebastian and Charlotte were step–siblings. Sebastian’s mother had passed when he was young, and Charlotte’s parents had divorced when she was seven.

Sebastian’s father had then married Charlotte’s mother, bringing the families together.

Charlotte was nine when she first met fourteen–year–old Sebastian. He was going through his rebellious phase and resented both his stepmother and new sister.

Their first meeting ended with him pulling her pigtails and telling her to get lost.

Charlotte, never one to be bullied, had bitten his wrist so hard it left a scar he still bore.

Thalia stirred her tea, amused. “You must be his karmic punishment.”

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for being such a

up, Charlotte returned to her idea. “So, riding? I haven’t been in ages.”

Thalia agreed. “It’s been three years since I’ve been

warmly. “Count me

for her

Asher along.”

changed into her riding

black riding boots showcased her elegant

waiting group looked suitably

Thalia,” Sebastian remarked

Asher hasn’t even commented yet,

there, you savage!”

said softly, himself

design, they were

tall, athletic frame was perfectly suited to riding wear, making him stand out

him stood

her–she hadn’t known Grace

try riding,” Asher explained. “I thought it might

might help his sister

Grace warmly: “Hello there.”

Asher’s horse

was a magnificent Hanoverian warmblood. Thalia, who’d never been

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mount for the first time.

was stunning–tall, powerful,

brother?” Grace asked sweetly.

Asher replied simply.

“And quite valuable, Grace. One of the finest

love to learn to ride. Won’t

noticed Grace’s grip on Asher’s arm.

sight sparked an unexpected twinge of discomfort.

quickly looked

extracted his arm. “I can arrange proper

in: “I can recommend

teach me, brother,” Grace persisted.

odd emotion stirred in Thalia’s chest.

Grace’s cloying behavior, she went to

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