CHAPTER 71: CHAPTER 71: TEACHING HER TO RIDE A HORSE

Laura Quincy blushed and snapped, "Who said I’m blindly following him like a wife! You all just love making things up about me!"

Having said that, she angrily returned to her room.

Jason Hawthorne shot a cold glance at his friend, while Asher Thorne shrugged, "Isn’t that so?"

Jason took the towel off his neck, "The little lady is too shy."

Asher lowered his voice, "Jason, it means you need to step up your game a bit!"

Jason raised an eyebrow, "Step up my game?"

Asher nodded, "Of course! Like, make things official sooner. Women, once they submit physically to a man, their hearts tend to follow gradually..."

Jason fell into thought, he had indeed considered making things official soon to avoid any unexpected twists. Moreover, after six years, he missed her scent...

In the afternoon, the group arrived at a horse farm near the estate. Although Laura Quincy admired those women riding horses in period dramas, looking so stylish and dashing!

But when she saw the tall, handsome real horses, her heart felt timid...

She didn’t dare to ride!

If she fell off, wouldn’t it be a disaster for her rear or cause disfigurement?

Jason Hawthorne, Asher Thorne, and the estate owner had already changed into handsome riding outfits. To be honest, Laura thought Jason looked the most dashing, like a real knight.

What a pity, men shouldn’t just be judged by their appearance.

Thinking this, she discreetly withdrew her gaze from him. After all, they brought her here to translate, she just needed to wander around the horse farm casually.

Unexpectedly—

Jason asked someone to bring Laura a riding outfit as well. The white riding outfit made Laura look indeed stylish and impressive!

Then he instructed the horse trainer, "Choose a pony for her."

Laura quickly waved her hand, "No, I dare not ride."

Jason glanced at her, "You come to a horse farm and don’t want to try riding? There’s a professional trainer leading the horse, what are you afraid of? Aren’t you usually quite bold?"

The Demon King’s provocative tone spurred Laura’s determination to try, "I’ll try, who said I’m scared?"

Jason couldn’t help but let the corners of his lips curve up slightly, she really was an easy-to-ruffle woman!

Following Jason’s instructions, the horse trainer led a pony for Laura and carefully helped her mount it, explaining many precautions in detail.

"Hold the reins tightly, the horse is well-trained, it won’t be dangerous..."

"Okay."

Even though she agreed out loud, Laura’s heart was still anxious, as it was her first time riding a horse. That kind of nervous and anxious feeling was indescribable.

But she knew, everything had a first time, trying it couldn’t hurt.

The horse trainer walked her around the paddock twice, her mood no longer as tense as before, gradually settling down.

She leisurely walked in the small area, while the three men over there were galloping at full speed, competing to see who’d reach first...

Laura sighed, forget it! She had just learned how to walk, there was no need to try running, lest she falls and gets disfigured, she wouldn’t be able to get married...

After walking around the field again in boredom, Jason was already galloping over this way, his posture was... incredibly suave and elegant!

As expected, in the race among the three, Jason came first, feeling elated as he led his horse to Laura’s side, "Do you want to come up and experience it?"

Laura glanced at him, "No, I just learned how to walk."

Jason chuckled, "I’ll take you."

Laura shook her head.

Jason continued, "Blue skies, white clouds, and green grass, don’t you want to experience the thrill of galloping?"

Those words said...

Laura was indeed a little tempted.

However, sitting in front of The Demon King, she wasn’t really up for it!

As she was thinking, Jason had already extended his hand towards her, "Don’t want to leave with regrets, just come over, it’s just horseback riding, what could I possibly do to you?"

Laura looked up at him again, actually, he was right, it was just horseback riding, with so many people around, he couldn’t do anything to her!

After struggling for a few seconds, she reached out her hand towards Jason, with his help, she easily transferred from her horse in front of him...

At the moment she sat in front of Jason, Laura’s nervousness resurfaced.

Not only that, her heart was pounding uncontrollably...

Gosh! What was happening?

Jason wrapped his arm around her waist, couldn’t help but murmur a few words by her ear, "Relax a bit, don’t tense up."

"Uh... are you really going to gallop?" Laura was still a bit scared.

Jason reassured in a deep voice, "With me here, don’t be afraid."

Just then, Asher Thorne also rode over and quickly said, "Miss Quincy, among us brothers, Jason’s riding skills are the best, you can trust him, he’ll ensure you have a great time!"

Laura: "..."

Honestly, she always thought The Demon King was just someone with a great family background who liked bullying others with his power, yet slowly she discovered he was truly capable, knowing many things...

He often left her with the feeling of getting to know him all over again...

With Jason behind her, she felt secure, her nervousness slowly faded away, it seemed as though no matter what happened, there was his strong arm shielding her, giving her peace.

This sudden sensation took her by surprise...

To help her get accustomed, Jason Hawthorne intentionally let the horse take a leisurely walk around the grassland, so as not to frighten Laura Quincy from the start...

"Are you ready?"

His thin lips parted slightly, and the breath he exhaled gently brushed against the side of Laura Quincy’s neck, tickling her.

"I..."

Laura Quincy mumbled a few words; she actually wanted to try riding. Watching people gallop on horseback on TV always seemed very dashing.

Seeing her hesitation, Jason Hawthorne roughly had an idea of her feelings, so he tightened his grip on the saddle, nudged the horse’s belly, and the horse immediately began to run.

The horse’s sudden gallop frightened Laura Quincy, causing her to collapse into Jason Hawthorne’s arms. Her hands tightly clutched his forearm, and she couldn’t help but scream, "Slow down! I can’t take it! Ah—"

Laura Quincy was completely terrified, and even her words were becoming incoherent...

Jason Hawthorne softly comforted her, "Relax, take a deep breath."

One hand gripped the saddle, the other tightly encircled her slender waist, his breath repeatedly teased her ear, his deep voice calming her.

He added, "With me here, there’s nothing to fear."

Laura Quincy only felt her heart pounding wildly, as though it might leap out at any moment, she was utterly tormented...

She desperately wanted the horse to stop, but she was unwilling to give up.

Jason Hawthorne’s hands perfectly covered hers, soothing her nervous feelings...

"The horse runs in rhythm, keep pace with it, and you won’t be scared. Instead, it’ll be enjoyable."

His low, gentle whisper reassured Laura Quincy, easing her initial fear and tension.

Gradually, as the horse picked up speed, she moved up and down with its rhythm, while Jason Hawthorne persistently breathed beside her ear, sending occasional tingles through her that nearly drove her insane.

The feeling was indescribable!

"This is real horseback riding, feeling the wind in your face, watching the grasslands gradually fade away as you open your eyes and look ahead."

Jason Hawthorne’s voice seemed enchanting, assuring Laura Quincy inexplicably, letting her emotions settle...

Unbeknownst to them, the horse ran off the grassland, taking the adjacent path. Encouraged by Jason Hawthorne, Laura Quincy slowly opened her eyes, witnessing the greenery rushing past. It really was marvelous!

"It’s such a sensation."

"Of course! Horseback riding is inherently enjoyable."

Laura Quincy remained silent, allowing herself to indulge in the experience.

Suddenly, everything felt wonderful...

After a while, she realized the grassy surroundings were getting denser and not like a tended grassland. She then asked, "Did the horse take the wrong path?"

"No, the horses born here are more familiar with the terrain than we are."

Jason Hawthorne confidently assured her, not worried about losing the way, rather appreciating the solitude.

Laura Quincy trusted his words; at the moment, he seemed the only reliable person.

After galloping for about ten minutes, Laura Quincy began to enjoy the gallop, indeed it’s very thrilling, nearly making her want to shout!

Unexpectedly, horseback riding was a good way to vent emotions!

Her heart inexplicably felt at ease, shedding every ounce of tension, leaving a sense of freedom!

After running for quite some time, the horse grew tired, prompting Jason Hawthorne to slow its pace.

Laura Quincy was enjoying herself, but seeing the horse stop, she instinctively turned to ask, "Why did it stop..."

Just as her lips grazed Jason Hawthorne’s lips, their gaze instantly fused.

Some mysterious electric current surged between them...

The next moment, Jason Hawthorne sealed her lips—

It was a particularly exhilarating sensation for Jason Hawthorne!

Laura Quincy understood what was happening, hands against his chest trying to push away, but Jason Hawthorne wouldn’t let her have her way...

"Woman, you did it on purpose!"

Suddenly, Jason Hawthorne’s unstable breath whispered deeply into her ear.

Laura Quincy’s cheeks flushed, softly muttering, "I didn’t... I just wanted some distance from it..."

Jason Hawthorne’s dark eyes flickered with a deep light. At that moment, only he felt a burning desire within, something even he couldn’t comprehend... longing...

Completely unlike himself.

"I... need to use the bathroom."

Laura Quincy hurriedly found an excuse to dispel the awkward atmosphere.

Out in the wild, and still on horseback, better to leave the source of danger promptly.

Indeed, being too close to this man isn’t all that safe...

Her words cleared Jason Hawthorne’s mind, slowly extinguishing the flames within his gaze.

Fortunately, with the refreshing autumn air, any inner fire would eventually be blown away by the cool breeze...

"Alright, let’s head back."

With that said, Jason Hawthorne lifted Laura Quincy, adjusting their posture, also forcing himself to suppress his desire for her.