Shadow POV
Pip didn't falter once.
This time of day can be tricky, but Pip handled it like a seasoned rider. I thought she was good, but this was outstanding; the guys all agreed Pip fit in well with our little group. They had accepted that I had made a claim on her, and wouldn't try to hit on her; even if she didn't know it yet, she was mine. I am looking forward to the chase; I know it won't be easy, but anything worth having doesn't come easy.
Dad had reminded me before we left that, when he understood how I felt about Pip, it was a talk about his wooing days and how hard he worked to get mum; they fought a lot, as mum resisted dad's advances, but he never gave up, and warned me that I might have some work to do before the wedding bells could be rung. But if I truly believe she was
