Chapter 1156

Ryan approached the horse, still holding Eloise's hand. With a careful motion, he lifted her and placed her on the horse's back. "Ryan, I don't know how to ride a horse. I'll just walk!" she protested softly, glancing at the others shyly. The other women were taken aback. There were only three horses, and Sherry and Nina had managed to catch two, though they were still wild and untamed. The pony Ryan had was the only one suitable for riding. If Ryan let Eloise ride, it meant the others would have to walk. "Don't worry. I'll be right behind you," Ryan said, mounting the horse and positioning himself close behind her. "Ryan, really, I don't like riding. I'd rather walk," Eloise insisted, trying to get down, but he tightened his arm around her waist. "Riding's fun for everyone! You'll learn to love it," Ryan said, his words carrying a double meaning. His gaze lingered on Eloise, filled with unspoken desire. They were so close that the air between them charged with intimacy. Sherry,