âThe Golden Ausman horse is like the Ferrari of horses. Itâs a national treasure of Bahari. I used to pester my dad to get me one, but he was always worried I might have an accident while riding. He was reluctant to let me get too close to horses,â Alyssa said.
In the glow of the lights, Alyssa excitedly stroked the golden fur of the Ausman horse. The pulses beneath her fingertips made her heart race.
Suddenly, her tongue felt dry, and an image flashed in her mind, Jasper was standing before her. He was bare and muscular, and his chest was wild and firm.
A tingling sensation surged through Alyssaâs fingertips. Her cheeks were burning.
Jasper, who once pressed her down in her wildest desires, was like an untamed steed.
âLyse, do you like it? Lyse?â Jamesonâs voice brought her back from her wild thoughts.
Alyssa snapped out of her reverie and quickly touched her flushed cheek. Her eyes were glistening.
She said, âI like it. Horses are my favorite animals.
Damn it! Why did Jasper come into her mind as she saw the Golden Ausman horse?
Jameson walked silently behind her, his tall figure casting a beautiful silhouette.
He gazed down at her lovingly and said, âWhen you were a child, you told me you loved horses.
Becoming a jockey was your dream.â
âThat was my childhood dream,â Alyssa said with a smile. âBut now, itâs not anymore. Besides, I know Iâm not cut out to be a jockey.â
She didnât mind Jameson often bringing up her childhood, even though there were things she truly couldnât remember. She just felt the main difference between them was that she always looked ahead, while he seemed stuck in the past.
âLyse, whatâs your dream now?â Jamesonâs fingers tightened. His chest rose and fell. His breaths were warm. He was tempted to embrace her.
Alyssa said, âAfter a while, I wanted to be a good doctor.â
Alyssa couldnât fight alongside Jasper, so she wished to be his support. Each time, she wished for he safe return. If he got hurt, she hoped to be the one to help.
She added, âNow. I donât have dreams.
+15 BONUS Alyssaâs chest felt strange with a mix of emotions. A slight smile played on her lips. âNow, I just want things to come easy. I want to enjoy the rewards without much effort and reach the top in one leap.â
Jameson softly chuckled by her ear. âOh? Lyse, can you read minds? Letâs figure it out together.â
Alyssa raised an eyebrow. âYou, a grown man, thinking of an easy life without challenges? Arenât you lacking ambition?â
Jameson continued, âYou misunderstood me. I hope my wife lives carefree.â His warm breath hinted at desire. âBe my woman and enjoy the easy life. Only men without abilities let their women suffer.â
Alyssaâs breath caught, wondering if she overthought. Jamesonâs seemingly gentle words felt a bit sarcastic. Suddenly, a loud neigh broke the silence in the quiet horse stable.
âMr. Schmidt! Ms. Alyssa! Be careful!â A swift wind stirred up yellow sand and dust. Alyssaâs eyes widened as a black horse broke through the fence, charging straight at them!