Aric appeared on a grand red stallion, bending forward to peer inside at us. "There's an inn a few miles ahead where we could eat a rough meal and get back on the road after watering and changing the horses, or we might travel a little east and stay with some local lord." I frowned and heard the test in Aric's voice. "I think a local inn would suit fine." "The ride won't get more comfortable through the night, princess," Aric said. "Well if you think it will be too much for you, you may come and sit inside and I will take the horse," I tossed back.
