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He shrugged Pulling on his half-dry socks and tugging into his boots, he picked up his shirt and left the area

That night they slept under the stars - Bordeaux a respectable distance fro in the night She pulled the buffalo robe over her shoulders and stared at his forain, it struck her that she knew little about him Only that he had repeatedly saved her life - at risk of his own, no less What were his plans for the future? If they married in Ashley, where would they live? Would he welcome the twins? There were soUntil now, there hadn't been much time Maybe it was brash and immature, even careless, but she intended to accept his proposal - even knowing as little as she did about hiet to know hiht not ever see hiain In any case, Moht her by surprise

Exhaustion invaded her body and mind as well In spite of the situation, sleep claiht when she woke She glanced at the spot where Bordeaux had slept, but he was gone She threw back the robe and sat up stiffly Every muscle in her body hurt Oh, for a soft bed and nice warm bath - with soap She folded the buffalo robe and placed it on the sand Grabbing the canteens, she headed for the spring They would probably be leaving very soon and anything she could do to hurry the process et to Ashley sooner

She filled the canteens and started back to caed from the bushes below She started to call out to hied fro dark lashes She said so toward hi in return

Cassie waited silently, knowing they were unaware of her presence If only she could understand their words Where had they been? More ilanced up and ain she was struck by the unusual blue of his eyes No wonder the girl invited his attention He was an exceptionally handso a sour look at Bordeaux as she brushed by him