Tamara's Spirit by Nicole Austin

Author:Nicole Austin [Austin, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Erotic, Adult, Cowboy
ISBN: 9781599987347
Google: BsfrmbAHO2UC
Amazon: B000R93DXA
Barnesnoble: B000R93DXA
Goodreads: 2565467
Publisher: Samhain
Published: 2007-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Morning found Dakota squatting still as a statue knee-deep in the cold stream. The frigid water was enough to make him grit his teeth. Add to this the screams of frustration carried on the crisp breeze over the last few days, and Dakota felt the desire to rip his own hair from his scalp. He was living the hell of her journey right along with Tamara, suffering through each emotion and his nerves were shot.

No matter how much he’d wanted to go to his princess, wrap her up in his embrace to provide reassurance and shelter, he knew those comforts wouldn’t help her. Tamara had to do this on her own. Facing down both her fears and the woman she’d become was a task she had to undertake alone.

Each cry and scream tore at his spirit. He would have been glad to take this on for her, take the pain into himself, if only he could. The fear, desperation and tired acceptance in her voice pierced his warrior’s veneer, digging deep into his flesh.

Although he stayed far enough away to allow her this experience, Dakota was close by to ensure her safety. There was no doubt in his mind Tamara would wage a fierce war against any foe, but he would never forgive himself if something happened to her while she was stripped bare and vulnerable, fighting her inner battles.

Forcing himself to focus on the task at hand, he watched a wary trout hover in the crystal clear, life-sustaining waters. Each controlled, nimble movement revealed the power and strength of the determined fish, but as set as it was in its path, Dakota was equal in his determination to make the trout their dinner.

He waited with calm patience for the cautious fish to be right where he wanted it, summoning an inner fortitude, waiting for the perfect moment. The task required the same patience he must maintain for the sake of his mate. He began easing his hand closer behind the trout, letting it grow accustomed to this foreign presence. When the moment arrived, his hand was a mere blur of motion as it shot through the water, taking hold of the trout and hanging on as it struggled in vain to obtain its freedom once more.

He had spent time working with Hunter, exercising the horse’s injured leg while standing in the shadows, keeping guard over her slight form. The boundless love he felt for this woman created an invisible connection, linking their spirits together. He felt every up and down she felt, and would know the moment she reached the completion of her passage.

Even then, instead of running straight into her arms, Dakota had enough wisdom to know she’d still need time to come to grips with the new emotions. Sexual needs rode him hard, making demands Tamara would not be ready to handle. For both their good he maintained his distance, giving her one last night, until the right moment arrived. His patience had worn thin with the rising of the sun.

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