Ronan worked hard even though Declan always reminded him that they didn't have to. He enjoyed being out in the stables with the horses. To the point that he didn't just ride them. Ronan helped haul their feed and groom them, trim down their hooves and take off the metal shoes. He enjoyed the ache that came from a day out in the barns working hard. That work had sculpted him and made him strong.

With Adam settled in behind him Ronan looked back over his shoulder. "Hang on tight." He had no intentions of taking it slow.

Dipping his head closer to the animals ear he whispered something as his elegant fingers combed through the long, black mane.