"Kyera, come here . " Alexi called and she looked up to see a dark stallion standing at his side, the prince holding its halter .
"Yes, Prince Alexi?" Kyera asked and he frowned slightly . When she was battle worn and breathless he was just 'Alexi' . He was surprised to find how much sweeter it sounded without the title .
"You can't walk back like this, I can't allow it . " Prince Alexi offered her the reins of his stallion . "He's a wild one, but calm enough and a smooth ride . " he described the horse, but Kyera paid very little attention . Her eyes were already assessing the horse for herself .
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It was a normal beast for sure, calmer than she would have expected of a war horse . His eyes were dark and cold like a animal who has seen plenty of blood . With a toss of his mane and a tired glance, the stallion conveyed all it needed to .
"He is a very tired soul . " Kyera remarked her heart meeting the beast as she reached out to pet his neck . Alexi raised a brow looking the older horse over .
"Nonsense he is only 8 years old . " he tried to reply but Kyera's expression made him take a second look . For a moment, he thought he saw a sad glint in his mount's eyes .
"Your body can be that of a babe and your soul could still be tired . " Kyera replied as she laid her forehead go the horse . He shifted a bit but Kyera did not hold him still . She let go, moving to his side she started to lift herself into the saddle . However, Clovis' hands reached for her grabbing her hips he tried go lift her and set her in the saddle . However his side screamed in pain and he nearly dropped Kyera . Instead as he lost control she tossed her arms around his neck and braced her good leg to take the impact, but he held up .
"Sorry about this…" Clovis whispered meekly, coughing into his hand . Her body was pressed close to his, her warmth spreading through him . The pair separated, a blush on her cheeks . Kyera coughed awkwardly as well .
"No problem, you shouldn't underestimate the damage that staff did to your ribs . " Kyera suggested as she turned back to the horse . Alexi leaned down and cupped his hands for her to step in . She raised an eyebrow, but allowed him to give her a boost into the saddle while Clovis kicked himself mentally . If he had just done that this wouldn't have happened .
"Shall we go to the gates and transfer both ladies into the carriage? The ride will be easier that way . " Clovis offered, having already climbed onto his own borrowed steed . Raina walked to her father's horse expecting to be lifted up . However, she cried out in alarm as she was picked up from behind and swept onto a horse against someone else's chest . She looked up to see her uncle sitting behind her . He smiled down at her .
"Princess, your father is wounded and will need to focus on his balance . Ride with Uncle for now . " He explained patting her head before taking the reins . His eyes darted to Kyera who was watching a bit curiously . There was a hint of emotion in her eyes… he almost thought her impressed . A grin cracked across his lips as the three horses picked their way through the streets .
"How's he walking for you, Kyera?" Clovis asked watching as her body stiffly settled into the horse's rhythm . Though indeed he was smooth, there was only so much a horse's gate could change and none of them completely removed the rocking . The muscles and bruises ached but she had endured much worse before . She smiled at him and sat straighter in the saddle .
"Quite comfortable . This old boy and I agree quite well . " Kyera replied smiling as she caressed his neck . The horse tossed his mane again seeming to nearly prance in place . Kyera chuckled at the increase in liveliness in the horse's spirit . "I wish I could run him, but unfortunately that would probably not be the best option . " Kyera sighed a bit regretfully . She could feel him drawing energy from her as he continued along .
"Good . Though I must agree you don't need to be running yet . " Alexi replied as they continued down the path .
Chapter end
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