"Are you sure that he is a good boy?" Jacky asked, staring at the big horse dominating the small space.
Her resolve earlier was slowly diminishing after staring at the domineering creature. She did not expect it would be big up close. Since in the few times she saw them, she was always far away.
She quickly stepped back when the horse made a sudden movement, making its unfriendly noise, frightening her even more. But Marcus held the horse on the rein, patting him on the head, calming him down.
"He is a good boy. One of the best and most reliable horses they have here." Marcus assured her, continuing to run his hand on its body. "But he could sense your fear. Come on, touch him."
Marcus beckoned her to come closer to the animal and pulled her hand gently towards him. Slowly, he guided her hand across the horse's side, making her feel his heartbeat.
