After a short nap, she felt good. Besides her period cramps, she is all good to go and exercise her riding skills.

Dressed up in black turtleneck top and creamish breeches, an equestrian outfit, Brina tied up her black jet like hair into a high ponytail. She wore long, black riding boots and like usual, she had her black face mask that only showcased her hazel eyes, cherry lips and lower portion of her face.

…..

In the evening…

Brina got escorted to the huge arena in a limousine.

The grass racecourse was set in a '8' shape where the riders have to start from the bottom center and come back to the same place. Whoever reaches the starting point first, will be the winners.

"They indeed made it difficult. That shape is confusing and so curvy" Hailey said as soon as they reached the balcony of the top floor of the building.

It is where the Royal family and important people are seated. Even the horse selection will be done in the same building.

"Why is this scary? Even horses are looking wild" Hailey added.

Yesterday and the day before that, she went to visit Luke who had come to a nearby country for a business meeting.

She just arrived back in the morning, so she isn't aware of anything that happened here.

"It indeed is and no doubt it's going to be tough on ladies who are usually habituated to oval shape and a more regular set of race courses. However, this shape challenges their control on reins and also their mental stress." Charlotte said.

As the horses have power to sense the mental condition of their riders and act according to it, this sport is one of the best ways to test their patience skills and mental consciousness.

"True. The real problem comes at the intersection of the tracks. Riders have to be extremely capable of controlling their horses to follow the right track, Right? " Hailey asked.

"Yes. And, for this, riders have to be conscious enough and their mindset has to be firm and stable. At the same time, they have to control their horses to take perfect drift near the curves. If they fail to do so, they will last the competition" Charlotte replied.

And, she didn't forget to take a glance at Brina who was standing nonchalantly. But one could notice her alarmed eyes.

"Are you good now?" Charlotte asked.

Brina nodded her head. "I just want to see Louis. It's been almost a day I saw him and you also know that he is my lucky charm" she pouted, suddenly, so cute and adorable.

"Aww" Hailey chuckled and she couldn't help her urge to pat Brina's head.

"I think you will get to see him if he is accompanying King Edgar." Charlotte said.

"Hmm" Brina nodded her head.

However, she is lovesick and worried.

Not even a best of luck message?? Why??

Meanwhile, Amelia is in high spirits as well. The two days she got to spend with her 'crush' made her drown in the pools of happiness.

It is only Olivia who seems to be a little tense. However, after getting reassurance from someone over the phone, it is only when she sighed in relief.

….

The horse selection started when Queen mother Greta picked up the rectangularly folded sheets, one from each bowl.

One Bowl has the paper's which have House symbols printed on it. Totally eight… seven Noble houses and the eighth one, Kingdom Sophene.

The second Bowl has eight papers as well and each of the sheets have the name of Horse breed which are to be used in competition by the ladies.

"Lady Katherine, Iberian horse" she announced.

The cultural minister standing a little behind Queen mother Greta, said, "Last Katherine...Lane number 4 please"

Soon the Royal guards stepped forward and bowed to them, before escorting her to her selected horse.

After Katherine got escorted, Queen mother picked up the slips one from each bowl.

This time it was Rebecca and this continued for Princess Penelope and Kiara.

The fourth pick got pointed to House Landon.

"House , Hungarian golden Horse" Queen mother Greta announced.

A cunning smirk maliced on her lips and her eyes twinkled with the glory of victory.

Cultural minister informed her about other things and guards escorted her and her team.

"Isn't it the same horse we encountered the day before yesterday?" Charlotte whispered to Brina.

Brina nodded her head.

"So, what are the odds?" Charlotte whispered back as they followed the Royal guards.

Before Brina could reply, they heard the faint announcement reberbate in the building.

'House Lykaios, Black Arabian horse'

Brina stopped in her tracks for a while and she narrowed her eyes. After a moment, she continued walking, her face indifferent all again.

"Brina, what happened?" Charlotte asked.

"You asked if we will win or not right? I think Olivia is up to something, but I don't know what she has on her mind, so I can't assure you if I will win or not. Let's see" she said.

In stables…

Brina, Charlotte and Hailey went into the private sector where her Hungarian horse got tied.

"Ahh...this is wild too" Hailey said. "But, wild is good right? It is suitable for competitions" she added.

Charlotte nodded her head and gently skimmed her hand on its fur.

"It looks more wild today" she said, immediately removing her hand when the horse started shaking its body ferociously.

"Brina..." Hailey called, totally frightened.

But Brina was busy looking around and when she noticed that no one was there, she fished out an empty syringe from Hailey's bag.

"Char, when I signal you, insert the needle and pull out the blood from its body, all right. And, don't be afraid, I am here" Brina told, her voice firm and serious.

Charlotte nodded her head. Though she is afraid, she trusts Brina that much.

Brina looked at Hailey. "Hailey, make sure no one is coming this way, okay?" she asked while she walked in front of the horse, so their faces were facing each other.

Looking directly into Horses eyes, Brina skimmed her warm hands on its neck and caressed it, as if taming it with love.

In a few moments, the horse found itself off guard and in that exact moment, Brina signalled Charlotte.