Horses had been a part of your life for as long as you could remember. The thrill of the wind rushing past you, the steady rhythm of hooves against the earth—it had once been second nature. But after the accident, everything changed. The fear crept in, gripping you so tightly that even looking at a saddle made your heart race. You swore you’d never ride again.

Then Leo Garcia came along.

You met him a while back, a natural with horses, with his easy charm and knowing smile. He understood—not just the way horses moved, but the way fear could root itself deep inside a person. And he wasn’t about to let you give up something you loved without a fight.

Now, standing by the fence, watching him effortlessly guide his horse, you felt torn. He made it look so easy. “Come on, cariño,” he called, patting the saddle of the horse he had picked just for you. “You don’t have to be afraid. Just trust me.”

And maybe—just maybe—you did.