The Return of Her Lost Knight by Melissa Oliver

Author:Melissa Oliver
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2021-04-01T18:21:38+00:00

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They made their way carefully down the tree, around the castle wall and through the damp gatehouse shrouded under their dark cloaks, their heads bent low. Ralph fetched his huge black destrier and brought him around to where Gwen was standing, keeping watch.

‘Here he is. Meet Fortis.’

‘Oh, he’s magnificent.’

Ralph grinned, dragging his hand up and down the animal’s muzzle. ‘That he is, are you not, my friend.’

Gwen tried to also pat the horse, but he jerked away. ‘Temper? Or is he a little nervous?

‘Probably a bit both.’ Ralph chuckled. ‘That could be why we get on so well. Isn’t it, boy?’

‘I see. And is he brave?’ she asked, holding out her hand and allowing the horse to come to her, before she could smooth down its velvety flank.

‘I believe so.’ He nodded. ‘I doubt I could have got through the many challenges I’ve faced without him.’

‘How long has he been with you?’

‘Since Poitiers.’ He nuzzled the horse, scratching him along his neck. ‘I reared him from when he was an anxious young foal, who no one seemed to care for.’

‘Except you, Ralph. You always had a way with jittery animals.’

He shrugged. ‘It was nothing that a bit of encouragement, patience and care couldn’t solve. But don’t be fooled by him. Beneath his gruff manner, he’s a softy really.’

‘Like his master?’

‘I could not say, my lady.’ He smiled wryly as he mounted the horse, holding out his hand. ‘Shall we put him through his paces?’

‘Yes. Let’s.’

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