The Mafia's Kidnapped Bride
She always believed I could do things others thought I couldn’t.
That memory wrapped around me now like a shield.
I leaned forward, whispering against the horse’s ear. “Hey, big guy. I’m not your enemy, alright? Just help me get through this without breaking my neck. You and me—we’re on the same side.”
The horse snorted. My lips twitched.
“Yeah, I know I sound like a damn idiot. But just… trust me here.”
For a heartbeat, the horse’s ears flicked back and forth. Its muscles shifted under me like it was testing me, weighing me. And then—clear and sharp—a whistle cut through the air from somewhere in the crowd. The horse stilled, head jerking slightly, then relaxed.
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