❝ Then you should be proud to have Galahad as your companion. I’ve found few to be as outstanding as Destiny, but Galahad appears to be a trustworthy animal. Safety is always the first priority of a maiden. ❞
Edward sat straighter within his saddle, an unshakable confidence displayed on his chiseled face. Galahad and Destiny were of different breeds and raised with different training. From birth, Destiny had always been expected to be a hero’s horse, and proven himself again and again. Galahad likely never had that training and was unused to combat. Of course he was likely to flee from a fight and for that, Ella would be safe. Attempting to stay while she herself wished to leave would only result in her injury.
Edward peered past Ella for a moment as he stared at their path, or what could be assumed as a one. Grass grew high and unbroken along the forest floor. He never would have assumed this to be a direction for water and was lucky to have Ella leading him. From the maps of the region he had studied before setting out, Destiny would have remained thirsty for much longer. Pulling his attention back to her words, Edward gave Ella a generous nod. ❝ Your concern is appreciated, but I do not believe much in these woods could cause me harm. However, even should a manticore burst forth from the bushes, I shall ensure you have time to escape. You have my word. ❞
The smart old horse had walked these paths a hundred times, the twisting paths and low hanging branches were familiar, after some gentle nudging from Ella, they entered the right path. It was a good thing he was so confident in his gait, because his rider still felt shaken; the canopy of trees over them did not bring its usual comfort, it created dark shadows around them, the dancing sunlight seemed to be mocking her.
“A manticore?” eyebrows furrowing, Ella looked back at him, a question in her eyes. “I think we are safe from them here.” there was a lot of magic in these woods, but she didn’t think a flying lion was among its inhabitants. The ground beneath them grew softer, the music of the stream reaching their ears a second later. Forest life was vibrant around the stream; squirrels climbed the trees as they approached, a small brown fawn raised its head at them from the river bank, it stared at them until its mother nudged him to run, some birds flew away at their entrance, though most continued their song.
Jumping from Galahad, Ella immediately moved to hug his neck, heart beating wildly on her chest. “Thank you.”
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