Evangeline felt ecstatic like a kid who had gained his favorite toy before christmas. She held the reins like with determined eyes. It felt like she was going for a war, the way her eyes burnt with the will to ride the horse. But before she could pull the reins, a strong pair of hands took the reins from her hands.
Her back hit the strong chest of Leo when she tried to move.
"Why are you sitting on my horse?" she asked exasperated. She was trapped between his hands and the reins with a little space to move. This was more than she had bargained for. Why was he sticking close to her when he should be sleeping soundly in his room?