Book Two: Chapter 5

“Go on.”

“There are many legends about centaurs. We have theories, but the only thing we know for sure is that we are half human, half horse.” Zel’s face suddenly grew red. “But if you ever meet another centaur, do not tell them that.”

Mike nodded.

“Anyway, where does the horse end and the woman begin?” Zel pulled up on her shirt. The fine gray hairs of her horseflesh eventually melded into a smooth human belly. “It’s different for everyone. It isn’t uncommon for a centaur to be a horse up to their pecs, or even human between their horse legs. That can be covered by clothing, and doesn’t hurt anything. However, a centaur baby can be born with a horse’s head, or even human feet. Such a creature is usually destroyed right away by its own parents.

“You see, I was born with such a deformity, one that is easily hidden but would become all too obvious on my wedding night.” Zel turned her back to him, her tail swishing back and forth. She reached back to grab it, pu