CHAPTER 104

KATHERINE. The sun was shining brightly on the day of the horse trials cross country event and the crowd was a sea of color and noise with students of each school wearing their school colors proudly. The atmosphere was alive with excitement since Dumein had just finished and Blackwood was up next, and we all glanced to the start of the course when the announcer began to speak, “And now, representing Blackwood University, we have Hunter Helton of Blue Blood pack on his horse, Midnight.” Hunter was dressed in sleek riding outfits, with tall boots and a helmet glinting in the sunlight, and the volume at which girls cheered at his appearance reminded me that he was one of the most popular boys in school. “Hunter, I’ll kill you if you fail me. Keep that in mind,” Priyanka said loudly, drawing his attention, and I let out a laugh while he gave her a salute. He looked better than the last time I saw him and I was glad for that because I did not want him falling off his horse due to exhaust