A/N- Next chapter my lovelies. Again, I do not own the characters or any rights to the show!
I was working more on this story today and I am loving where it's going! Please review and let me know if you want more! Enjoy!
Emma's parents had yet to figure out that 'attending to her studies', meant going down to the stables and grooming her mare, occasionally going for a ride.
Today was a day for taking a ride. She saddled up her horse and led her out of the stable. Before mounting, she gave her an apple and two sugar cubes.
Ten minutes later she was riding through the valleys behind her house. She let her hair down so she could feel the wind flowing through it. The scent of sweet grass surrounded her as the warm, spring breeze caused the back of her neck to sweat.
She never felt as free as she did when she was out riding. It was her only escape from the pressures put on her by her mother and by society. After about an hour of riding, she pulled the horse under a tree to rest.
She sat down at the base and looked up at the sunlight streaming through the leaves. A twig snapped to her left and she bolted upright.
"I'm sorry, love. Didn't mean to scare you." Emma stared, wide eyes and mouth open, at the most gorgeous man she had ever seen.
"Close your mouth sweetheart, or you'll catch a bug." She snapped her mouth closed.
"Now, what is a young lady, like yourself, doing out here all alone?" She did not like the condescending tone he spoke with.
"I'm not alone, I have my horse! Besides, it's none of your business why I'm here. Why are you here?" He smirked at her with his eyebrow quirked. He had dark hair that matched the stubble on his face. His eyes were as blue as the open sea. She couldn't help the smile that broke out on her face.
"I happen to be on my way to Mr. Nolan's estate. My brother wishes me to charm his daughter and earn a marriage by the time the party is over."
At the mention of her father's name, Emma threw her walls up. She stood and grabbed her horse. After she was mounted, she glared at the man.
"Good luck with your endeavors, but I promise you, you won't be getting a wife tonight."
She nudged her horse and left him staring after her, a confused look on his face.