from Dare to Hope......

At first, she thought her imagination had abandoned reality for he made the horse halt and he did not speak.

The feeling of unease affected her voice, “Can… Can you help me, please?”

The man dismounted and slowly approached, pausing before the moonlight touched his face. His attire was enthralling from the black knee-length boots to his dark trousers and black cloak. The only thing she could see that stood out at this point was his white shirt.

With eyes lowered to keep from staring, she touched her throat instinctively shielding her breasts from inappropriate roaming eyes, and said, “It would seem you are my guardian angel.”

“No angel, I assure you,” The stranger said, while removing his gloves.