LOI DECIDED SHE'D HAD ENOUGH of standing and with Sabyn gripping her hips again, she lowered back to the saddle.

'How are you?' Sabyn spoke into her ear.

'Shaking,' Loi said in surprise. 'It's a lot harder than I expected.' Her legs trembled as though she'd done hours of training.

He laughed softly. 'You were up longer than I managed my first time. Shows how strong you are.' He wrapped both arms around her.

Loi felt flattered and relaxed back against him ...