Chapter 42: Chaos Confirmed
Astride his horse, Jett leaned forward, bracing for the steep descent. His maids swung back into their saddles, mirroring him. The four mounts reared, hooves slicing air before launching downhill at breakneck speed.
Mist swallowed everything. Seconds later the familiar high‑pitched buzzing cut through the gray, and Jett’s vision snapped clear—there was the fairy whose full, bouncing breasts had bounced against his forearm far longer than propriety allowed.
Their horses thundered up behind her, startling the pixie. She whirled just as Jett’s arm shot out and tucked her snug beneath his armpit. Her wide eyes locked on him, shock written across her tiny face.
"You’re riding shotgun with me, short‑stack. While I’m around, nothing’s gonna kill you," he drawled.
"Be honored," Mia added, tone velvety and sure.
Is she jealous of the fairy? Jett chuckled inwardly.
"Eek! I’m super‑duper honored and also super worried! I feel really, really bad because I told you the Heart of the Forest was totally the safest place, but now it looks like it’s under attack!" the fairy babbled, lip quivering.
"Could be we’re just guessing. Never know," Jett said with a shrug.
"No way—it’s gotta be something real! It’s soooo weird!" she squeaked.
The slope ended in a near free‑fall, and their mounts plunged into the valley floor. Jett glanced down—every hoof sank ankle‑deep into living shadows, yet the horses never faltered.
I knew horses were smart, but my boys are next‑level.