ke nearby." I

with it, then

g down even more before coming to an abrupt halt. He stamps his feet and throws his head back. I dismount hurrie

re you

hting, but Damian's cultured tone is laced

d that he was fast, not that he had the most reliable temperament, but by all means..." I ges

n's saddle, my left hand on the hestrinn's mane

te I had hastily scribbled on my way out. Once Damian has his footing, I walk forward

back, leaving Damian

oesn't give us away and just walk the remainder of the journey." Onl

bly die before morning, you imbecile. " I raise my voice, using the wo

ehind me, ostensibly comforting the horse while refusing to turn my back to Damian. In

s with his massive hooves, then spins

alled out th

res after the hestrinn for a moment, then crosses

. He would never strike my face, knowing how important beauty is to Madame. He always left bruises

hat I am surprised not to hear the crack of the bone.

is as close to raising his vo

ve spooked him,"

ng his neck. He is dangerously angry as he mumbles

strils flare, he says."You'd better start thinking of a g

ils dig int

for a ride to clear my head and got lost." I say,

and dread mingling in my gut when I po

will protect us from the freezing temperat

an lead him to the correct cav

ou think will happen when he returns and

will happen, but i

spend a couple of hours in the cave or not. And he rarely checks on me. He's all consumed with findi

know this to be true. Saying the words out loud, though, breaks