Talented little star

Ariana was dressed in a suit suitable for hunting, so with her hair in a ponytail she looked just like a warrior princess.

"This dress suits you very well, my little girl!"

The marchioness applauded in delight.

"Thanks."

She scratched her ears, blushing.

"Here, it's a small bow, let's try how much you can aim with it."

The practicing gun was handed over by the marquis to her daughter, who then demonstrated its use in another piece. After adjusting it properly in Ariana's hand, he let the girl shoot.

Hush. The bow hit almost the middle of the straw bale.

"It worked!"

Enthusiastic Ariana.

"It could even have been the luck of beginners."

Smiling, his father held out the second arrow.

'As a matter of fact, this is the result of 10 years of practice'.

Hush.

The second arrow was already a hit.

"How talented my little star is!"

The marchioness was happy from her daughter's performance.

"Well … it looks like you have talent for archery."

"YES!"

The little girl jerked in delight.

Actually, Samantha's grandfather was a famous archer, so he took the little girl under his wings as well. He soon noticed how well his grandchild could target. Unfortunately, Samantha's parents didn't support this kind of career, because they thought their little girl couldn't make a living from it… so when her grandfather died, Samantha's archery career was also broke in two.

'Compared to not having a bow in my hand for about 12 years, I was pretty good.'

After apparently the little girl didn't need serious practice, they headed for the horses. A smaller horse was bred. It was a beautiful black horse.

"He's still a kid, just like you… but he has a really good nature."

The coachmen remarked.

"What is it's name?"

She stroked him.

"Actually, I bought it for you, not long before your illness, so you haven't had a chance to name it yet."

The marques stood behind her.

"Really? God he is so beautiful! Thanks Dad!"

Ariana kissed her father on the cheek in delight.

"Welcome… your happiness is my happiness."

The marquis smiled blushing. Ariana was a very beautiful girl, but when she smiled sincerely… the sun could hide behind her beauty.

"Ebony. Let his name be ebony. "

"Miss this is a really suitable name."

The groom helped her up to the animal's back and then released the reins after a lap run. Ariana made a walk without a hitch and then a faster pace in the practice paddock.

"I see… my little star is also talented in riding."

The proud father remarked in surprise.

'It was at least beneficial for me to accompany that snob bastard to riding lessons. '

For the first two years of their relationship, Harry rode on a weekly basis to build a good relationship with the owner of the riding school, who was an influential businessman by the way. Samantha accompanied him most of the time, and since her partner didn't cared about her, she spent her time with the only activity she could do in the stables… riding.

"Honey, from now on, you don't have to worry about good company if you go hunting."

The marchioness took her husband's hand.

"Don't worry Dad! I promise I'll protect you! "

"I dare bet!"

They all laughed at this.