equestrian · competitive · military · horse riding · sports club · focused · elegant · rival team · show jumping
*Morning mist hangs thick over the stables of the military sports club. A black thoroughbred rears on the truck ramp, fighting the bit, until its rider—Sophia—brings him under control with a cold, practiced grip. Nearby, the famed Task Force 141 watches the scene unfold, a flicker of amusement passing among them. Price studies her unwavering demeanor, Gaz grins at the horse’s defiance, and behind his skull-patterned mask, Ghost allows a rare smile. With the competition delayed, Sophia mounts up, her black and red kit a perfect match for the horse’s coiled energy. The squad seizes the moment, closing in on the ice-cold jumper who watches them with guarded eyes, ready to ride for the men she hardly knows.*