would blame me for taking your innocence. She thinks you are a very special person,” he finished.
“I think she is very special also. She has built a life with your father that few women ever have. Oh Shadow Spirit I do love you so. Do you think I can be the kind of wife you will need in the years to come?” she asked.
“I think you will be perfect and if you are not I will love you anyway.” he teased as he pulled on his breechclout.
“I must go before someone misses me and starts asking questions.” Abby said. The sun had set and the moon had replaced it some time ago
They stood beside the fire pit. Shadow Spirit took Abby in his arms and kissed her gently. “I will not see you again tonight. I will not eat at my parents lodge I do not think I could have supper with my mother and her not see the changes that have taken place between us. She is very observant and knows me very well. I will see you at the wedding tomorrow,” he said.
“Goodnight.” Abby said as she walked out of Shadow Spirit’ lodge. As she was walking away from Shadow Spirit’ lodge, she caught a glimpse of Lone Raven’s back as she sneaked away.
Chapter Eight
The day dawned bright with the sun putting on a spectacular light show, as it slowly rose above the hills. The radiance of the sun peaking through trees that were all shades of gold and red made for a breathtaking view. Where the sun could penetrate through the trees the ground was shinning with light, more dense areas were still dark. Abby felt as if she could never tire of such an incredible vista.
Last night she had returned to Chief White Feather’s lodge in time for the evening and had received some questioning looks from Green Eyes and Yellow Dove, but no one asked where she had been, for that, she was thankful.
The time she spent in Shadow Spirit’ arms the afternoon before had been magical. Abby never dreamed being with a man could be such ecstasy. He had taught her that making love could be just as wonderful for the woman as for the man, contrary to what some of the women in White Oak had told her. She didn’t feel that this was chore that she had to perform.
Abby’s thoughts were interrupted by Yellow Dove. She was standing before Abby a vision in white doeskin and beads, her hair was braided with stripes of rawhide that had been whitened to match her dress. The stripes were interlaced with beautiful yellow ribbons that Gray Wolf had bought from traders that came around ever so often.
“Yellow Dove why didn’t you come and get me, I would have helped you dress for your wedding,” Abby said.
“Gray Wolf’s sisters helped me,” Yellow Dove said. “It is the custom of the Cheyenne that the female relatives of the groom, ready the bride. I have been scrubbed and oiled since the sun overtook the horizon. I feel like I have had no privacy for days. I have not been allowed to see Gray Wolf all morning.” Yellow Dove said. She noticed that Abby was smiling rather sheepishly. “You look different this morning, more content, maybe even happy to be with my people. What has happened to cause this change in you?” She asked.
“I… I,” Abby stammered. “Nothing has changed”
“I know what it is. You are leaving. Shadow Spirit has agreed to take you back. Has he Abby? You have to tell me,” Yellow Dove pleaded.
“I am not going to leave. I no longer wish to return to my home. I would have to leave this wonderful place.” Abby stated, realizing that she really meant it. She didn’t want to leave. She just wanted to see her father again so that she could let him know that she was safe and happy.
“What has changed your mind?” Yellow Dove asked.
“This is your time and I want you to have the most wonderful day of your life, and night.” Abby added with a sly grin.
“I will have a wonderful day but I still think you should tell me what has changed about you. You are very different this morning. Please tell me
“I think she is very special also. She has built a life with your father that few women ever have. Oh Shadow Spirit I do love you so. Do you think I can be the kind of wife you will need in the years to come?” she asked.
“I think you will be perfect and if you are not I will love you anyway.” he teased as he pulled on his breechclout.
“I must go before someone misses me and starts asking questions.” Abby said. The sun had set and the moon had replaced it some time ago
They stood beside the fire pit. Shadow Spirit took Abby in his arms and kissed her gently. “I will not see you again tonight. I will not eat at my parents lodge I do not think I could have supper with my mother and her not see the changes that have taken place between us. She is very observant and knows me very well. I will see you at the wedding tomorrow,” he said.
“Goodnight.” Abby said as she walked out of Shadow Spirit’ lodge. As she was walking away from Shadow Spirit’ lodge, she caught a glimpse of Lone Raven’s back as she sneaked away.
Chapter Eight
The day dawned bright with the sun putting on a spectacular light show, as it slowly rose above the hills. The radiance of the sun peaking through trees that were all shades of gold and red made for a breathtaking view. Where the sun could penetrate through the trees the ground was shinning with light, more dense areas were still dark. Abby felt as if she could never tire of such an incredible vista.
Last night she had returned to Chief White Feather’s lodge in time for the evening and had received some questioning looks from Green Eyes and Yellow Dove, but no one asked where she had been, for that, she was thankful.
The time she spent in Shadow Spirit’ arms the afternoon before had been magical. Abby never dreamed being with a man could be such ecstasy. He had taught her that making love could be just as wonderful for the woman as for the man, contrary to what some of the women in White Oak had told her. She didn’t feel that this was chore that she had to perform.
Abby’s thoughts were interrupted by Yellow Dove. She was standing before Abby a vision in white doeskin and beads, her hair was braided with stripes of rawhide that had been whitened to match her dress. The stripes were interlaced with beautiful yellow ribbons that Gray Wolf had bought from traders that came around ever so often.
“Yellow Dove why didn’t you come and get me, I would have helped you dress for your wedding,” Abby said.
“Gray Wolf’s sisters helped me,” Yellow Dove said. “It is the custom of the Cheyenne that the female relatives of the groom, ready the bride. I have been scrubbed and oiled since the sun overtook the horizon. I feel like I have had no privacy for days. I have not been allowed to see Gray Wolf all morning.” Yellow Dove said. She noticed that Abby was smiling rather sheepishly. “You look different this morning, more content, maybe even happy to be with my people. What has happened to cause this change in you?” She asked.
“I… I,” Abby stammered. “Nothing has changed”
“I know what it is. You are leaving. Shadow Spirit has agreed to take you back. Has he Abby? You have to tell me,” Yellow Dove pleaded.
“I am not going to leave. I no longer wish to return to my home. I would have to leave this wonderful place.” Abby stated, realizing that she really meant it. She didn’t want to leave. She just wanted to see her father again so that she could let him know that she was safe and happy.
“What has changed your mind?” Yellow Dove asked.
“This is your time and I want you to have the most wonderful day of your life, and night.” Abby added with a sly grin.
“I will have a wonderful day but I still think you should tell me what has changed about you. You are very different this morning. Please tell me
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