Adam was deeply nervous, because the horse seemed huge to him, but he wasn't about to say no just because of fear. He took Ronan's hand, letting the prince haul him up onto the horse.

Expecting a spoiled, soft prince, Adam was surprised by the strength of him. Adam knew he was light, but it still surprised him how easily Ronan pulled him up, and how solid the prince's body was against his own.

Settling into place, Adam hugged his arms loosely around Ronan's waist.