Sneak Peek (Patreon)

As his top lip lifts in the same expression of horse-like disdain Billy used on you countless times before, you don't try to fight the fondness that spreads in your chest. "Hey," you whisper in a gentle tone, carefully brushing his coarse mane away from his eyes. 

Billy's ears twitch, and his eyelids flutter once more, slowly but surely coming out from the realm of sleep. You smile as you let your fingers roam over his muzzle, feeling the ridges of his long cheek and the softer, bushier hair behind his ear. "We have to go, boy."

Billy inhales deeply, and then his eyes snap open. His lazy one stares at a point over your shoulder, but you wait patiently as his good one blinks, looking dazed until it finally focuses on you. 

You straighten up, smiling fondly at the sleepy horse. "Good morning, Billy."

Billy stays still, watching you. Your smile slowly falls. 

*page_break And then his good eye narrows