My Savage Heart by Christine Dorsey

Author:Christine Dorsey
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Cherokee, historical romance, Colonial America
Published: 2012-11-09T04:00:00+00:00

They traveled the better part of the day, resting only occasionally, and by late afternoon, they entered the clearing at Seven Pines.

Caroline had tried to brace herself for the scene she’d find. The view she saw when the Cherokee led her away. But there was no grotesque body draped from the sycamore tree. The smokehouse was gone, a mass of burned rubble on the ground, and so was the storage barn where trade goods had been kept, but the house stood, apparently unscathed.

When Wolf touched the small of her back, Caroline realized how long she was standing... staring. When she looked up at him, he glanced toward a grassy knoll to the right of the main building. It took her a moment to realize that he was pointing out her husband’s grave. She felt ashamed by her lack of remorse.

The chickens scattered, protesting, as Wolf and Caroline started toward the house. Before they reached the porch, the front door opened, and Mary rushed out. She carried a musket.

“What are you doing out of bed?” Caroline asked as she hurried forward and wrapped her arms around her friend. It seemed a foolish question considering all that had happened, but it was all she managed to say before tears sprang to her eyes.

Mary returned her hug, and Caroline noticed through blurry eyes that Wolf had removed the gun from her grip. He stood to the side for a moment before entering the house. When he came back onto the porch, both women were wiping their damp faces.

“Where are Sadayi and Walini?” he asked.

“They stop in occasionally to see how I’m doing, but they have their own families. Besides, I have nothing to trade them for being here.”

Caroline caught a glimpse of Wolf’s dark expression before he turned away.

“I know they agreed to stay,” Mary said, moving toward her brother-in-law, “but I really have been all right. Worry over Caroline was my main problem, and now that is relieved.” She gave Caroline’s hand a squeeze.

Her words didn’t seem to brighten Wolf’s countenance. He scanned the area around the house. Except for the burned buildings, all seemed serene and peaceful. A bluejay chattered in the birch, and, in the background, was the gurgling sound of the creek as it tumbled over rocks.

But Wolf knew how deceptive such a scene could be. He ushered the women inside. “Pack a few things, necessities,” he emphasized, “Then we will be on our way.”

When Mary looked to Caroline for an explanation she said, “Raff is taking us to Fort Prince George.”

“But why? Sadayi indicated the trouble was over. She said the Headmen denounced the raid.” She grabbed Caroline’s hand again. “I don’t want to leave Seven Pines.”

There was something in her eyes that made Caroline draw her to the nearest chair. After she’d settled her into it, Caroline sank to the rug in front of her. “Raff thinks it best if we go to Fort Prince George... and so do I.” She glanced up to him for support, but he seemed willing to let her do the talking.

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