Silverstein positioned himself to hold the reins, but stopped midway, his lips curving into a soft smile as he tilted his head to look at her from the side. "Do you want to hold them?" he asked, his voice smooth, like velvet on a breeze.
Alexandra hesitated for a moment, aware of how close their faces were. She couldn't fully turn to face him without their lips almost touching. Biting her lower lip in thought, she nodded. He gently guided her hands into position, making sure she held the reins correctly.
"I've never ridden a horse on my own before," she admitted, ending with a chuckle that held both excitement and nervousness. "I don't really know what to do."
Silverstein's eyes glimmered as he smiled down at her. "It's alright. You'll learn gradually," he reassured her, his deep voice carrying a promise of safety and comfort.
