<h4>Chapter 221: When Riding You</h4>
Rain had spent her morning learning to ride, and time had flown by faster than she’d expected. Now, she and Alexander were riding together on the horse he had gifted her. She had named it Snow, fitting for its pure white coat, as bright and pristine as freshly fallen snow.
The two of them moved in sync with the horse’s graceful rhythm, enjoying the quiet moments in each other’spany.
"Isn’t riding me better?" Alexander teased in her ear, his voice low and yful as he sat behind her, his arms securely wrapped around her waist.
"Pervert!" Rain shot back, her face twisting into a mock scowl, though the smile tugging at her lips betrayed her. Alexander chuckled, clearly enjoying the banter. She couldn’t deny it... he’d be way toofortable teasing her like this. But the truth was, she loved it. Their yful exchanges, even when they veered into intimate territory, always left her smiling.
"You’re probably imagining me riding you right now, considering how hard you are," she scoffed, feeling the evidence of his desire pressing against her from behind.
Alexander let out a deep sigh, his breath warm against her neck. "I can’t help it," he murmured. "It’s not like this happens all the time, but with you... you’re the only woman who always manages to distract me."
Rain chuckled, a yful hum escaping her lips. "I think I’ve got the hang of this now," she said, ncing back at him. "You can let me ride on my own."
Alexander tightened his hold around her waist, leaning in closer so his breath tickled her ear. "Why would I let you ride alone when I’m having so much fun?" he teased, his voice low and yful.
Rain rolled her eyes, but the smile on her face was undeniable. "Fun? You mean torturing me with all your teasing?" she quipped, though her heart fluttered at his closeness. She’de to love how natural it felt to be in his arms, even if his remarks always left her blushing.
"You call it torture, I call it motivation." His lips brushed the top of her ear, sending a shiver down her spine.
Rainughed, shaking her head. "Motivation? I think you’re just enjoying yourself too much, Alexander."
His grip on her waist tightened slightly as he pulled her a little closer. "Maybe. But you look good on this horse. Really good." His tone wasced with admiration, though the intensity behind his words hinted at more than just appreciation of her riding skills.
"You’re impossible," she muttered, though she couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement at his words.
They trotted through the wide fields of the estate, the wind gently ying with her hair as the faint sun bathed thendscape in warmth. Rain had always thought something peaceful about horseback riding, but now, with Alexander behind her, the experience was entirely different... thrilling, yet intimate in a way she hadn’t expected.
As they reached a small clearing, she pulled the reins gently, slowing the horse to a stop. "I think that’s enough for now," Rain said, her voice catching slightly as she felt Alexander’s chest pressing firmly against her back.
He exhaled heavily, clearly reluctant to end their ride. "Already done? I thought we were just getting started," he murmured, his tone suggestive.
Rain shot him a yful re over her shoulder. "Oh, I’m sure you’d love to keep going, but some of us actually need to learn how to ride properly. You know, without distractions." She emphasized thest word, knowing full well what kind of distraction he was.
Alexander smirked, leaning in again. "You’re right. I’ll behave... for now."
She felt him release his hold slightly, giving her more space. Rain dismounted gracefully, taking a moment to stretch her legs as she looked around. The day was beautiful, and the view from where they stood on the estate was breathtaking... endless green fields and a perfect blue sky overhead.
Alexander followed suit, dismounting with effortless grace, though his eyes never left her. "You’re a quick learner, you know. You’ll be more than ready for the hunting event."
Rain gave him a smirk. "Well, I did have a very persistent teacher. Couldn’t really ignore your... lessons."
He grinned, stepping closer. "Persistent? Is that what you call it?"
"Annoyingly persistent," she corrected, her eyes twinkling.
Alexander chuckled, then reached out to brush a strand of hair from her face. "You enjoyed every second of it, admit it."
She tilted her head, a yful smile on her lips. "Maybe. But that doesn’t mean I’ll make it easy for you next time."
His eyes darkened slightly with amusement as if epting the challenge. "I wouldn’t have it any other way."
Rain turned away, trying to hide the grin that tugged at her lips, but she couldn’t deny the warmth spreading in her chest.
Alexander signalled the page boy from a distant carrying his horse. "Let’s see now how well you do if you’re alone. ..." hemented.
The page boy quickly swapped out the dual saddle for a single one, and Alexander helped Rain mount Snow by herself this time. She felt a small rush of excitement as she settled into the saddle, knowing she was now riding alone.
Rain’s eyes then drifted to her husband as he mounted his ck horse, Knight. The sight of him, so effortlessly handsome andmanding, made her pause. She couldn’t resist the urge to capture the moment. Smiling, she pulled out her phone and snapped a photo of him.
Alexander noticed and chuckled, pulling out his own phone. "Turnabout is fair y," he said, snapping a picture of her atop Snow, her smile as radiant as the horse beneath her.
"We should’ve taken those pictures while riding together," Alexandermented with a sigh.
Rain chuckled as she gripped the reins of her horse. "Well, there’s still time! Let’s see first if I can handle this solo."
"Be careful, and start slow," Alexander reminded her, riding closely beside her.
A yful grin curved on her lips, and she tossed him a mischievous nce. "Alright, I’ll start slow... when riding you," she teased boldly.
Alexander blinked, momentarily speechless before a deep chuckle escaped him. "You’ll regret saying that," he muttered, eyes twinkling with