The sun dipped low on the horizon as Gabriel rode hard through the sprawling fields of his family's estate. His steed pounded against the earth, kicking up clouds of dust in its wake. Sweat trickled down Gabriel's furrowed brow, his heart pounding with urgency. 

As the imposing gates of his ancestral home loomed into view, Gabriel reined in his horse abruptly, the animal skidding to a halt. He leaped off, his boots thudding against the ground as he sprinted towards the grand entrance. The ...