CHAPTER SEVEN
–FIERO –
The stallion underneath me picks up speed while I stand in the stirrups.For me this is a way to put a pin in every issue flowing through my brain.The adrenaline rush from the speed while the wind slaps the stallion’s white mane through the air, as I stare through his ears at the wide open space ahead of us.This is the perfect serenity for me.
I’ve been restless ever since the message came in that Quinn accepted my offer.It was a risk when I asked Floris to slide the envelope underneath her door.With both women home, Aubrielle could have thought the invitation was meant for her.Especially when I know Tate has requested to extend her an invitation.Thank fuck Aubrielle doesn’t have money issues, and only one woman in that apartment does.
My normal calm state was replaced by lust the instant I saw the confirmation message.Just the thought of having her in my grasp, giving the orders to make sure she gives and takes pleasure makes my cock rock hard.
Leaning back, I force Lumos, my white stallion, to lessen his speed.We slowly flow into a trot and eventually walk in the direction of the stalls behind my mansion.The three mares in pasture on my left raise their heads when Lumos neighs.
I have eight horses at the moment.Three of them are rescues and can spend their time enjoying their freedom while I have others I enjoy riding.They each have their own charm, but Lumos is my favorite due to his fierce temper.
Benny, my ranch hand, nods and I dip my chin in return.I swing my leg over Lumos and dismount.
“Squeezing in a late afternoon ride?”Benny asks with a smile as he takes Lumos’s reins.
“Lumos has a way of clearing my mind,” I tell the man who I’ve known all my life.
He used to take care of my mother’s horses.She’s the one who taught me to ride and gave me my first horse.
Benny snickers.“More like the little bastard will throw you off and make a run for it.”
I shoot the old man a grin and pat Lumos’s neck.“Not so much a little bastard.”
My phone rings and I release a deep sigh.So much for my peace and quiet time.
“I’ll handle Lumos,” Benny tells me.
I reluctantly nod, and pat the stallion a final time before I answer in an annoyed tone.
“Don’t get pissy with me, brother.You told me to let you know if the girl showed up early, and she did,” Floris informs me.
“I’m on my way,” I grunt and end the call.
My mood slightly shifts.I like to take care of Lumos myself, but knowing Quinn already arrived makes me want to get my eyes on her.Entering my mansion from the back, I make my way through the long hallway, up the stairs, and into my bedroom.It still takes me forty minutes to shower, dress, and get to the building we use to live out fantasy contracts.
Normally, I’d be in my office on campus to give instructions while I watch on my laptop.Why did I choose to be present in the same building?I have no explanation, and to be honest, I couldn’t give two fucks.I haven’t been this excited in...a long damn time.
“Boss,” Floris rumbles when I step out of my Cadillac Escalade.“We might have an issue.”
“Might?Explain,” I grunt and he follows in step next to me as we enter the building.
Floris rubs the back of his neck and doesn’t meet my eyes.It’s one of his tells, letting me know he’s struggling to tell me something that will piss me off.
