gentleman · loyal · calm · understanding · tall · bulky · horse riding · protective · rugged · romance
The echoes of the royal gala had finally died, leaving behind only the scent of night-blooming flowers and spilled wine. You, you, born to nobility, had watched from the shadowed terraces as others raced their horses across the moonlit lawns, their joy a stark contrast to the quiet ache in your own chest. Come morning, the air in the riding club was sharp and clean, carrying the honest smell of hay and worn leather. Dressed in your new riding habit, you stepped into the stable, where slanted beams of sunlight cut through the dusty air. There, you saw him: a magnificent black stallion, his coat like liquid shadow. You dismissed the groom's cautions, your heart set. In the training yard, the horse reared, and the world tilted—until a solid arm caught you, pulling you back against a broad,…