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horse when I was fourteen. I love the freedom of riding, the connection between you and the animal. I know you think I’m a serious businessman. But I would rather be out on a horse any day of the week.”
    Raven smiled when Cara laughed and patted his knee. “Somehow that doesn’t surprise me.”
    Raven pulled up to the house and stopped in the circular drive. Quiet Thunder walked out the front door and stood waiting on the porch. Raven frowned when he realized his mentor looked a little thinner. Was something wrong that he didn’t know about?
    Raven walked around and opened Cara’s door. Then, taking her hand, he led her forward.
    Cara studied the older man. His long, silver hair hung in braids over each shoulder. He smiled as they approached, his dark eyes twinkling.
    “So, Raven, this is the one you have chosen? Long may you walk in the light, Cara Hamilton,” Quiet Thunder said as he took Cara’s hands in his. “You have a great destiny together. Are you brave enough to accept it?”
    “I love Raven, if that is what you are asking?” Cara answered.
    Quiet Thunder glanced at Raven and smirked. “I can see from his face that this is the first time the words have been spoken. I am honored to be part of it, Little Mother. Come in the house and meet my daughters, Gwen and Lindy.”
    Raven wrapped an arm around her and looked into her eyes. “Do you really love me?”
    “Of course, can’t you tell?”
    Cara couldn’t get out anything else because Raven swooped down and kissed her. This wasn’t like the sweet coaxing kisses he’d given before. This kiss felt hungry, demanding. As he nibbled on her bottom lip and plunged his tongue in her mouth, Cara’s toes curled. She pressed closer, wanting more, even as he tightened his arms around her, drawing her near.
    “Oh, dear. Raven, do you really want to set the house on fire? Let the girl breathe,” said a soft voice.
    “Don’t interrupt them, this is getting good,” said another.
    Cara blinked, still dazed by Raven’s kisses, when he pulled back. Thank goodness he still held her around the waist, or she might have sunk to the floor. He looked slightly embarrassed, and Cara finally realized that two women were standing on either side of them. They both smiled at her and Raven.
    “So, hi, I’m Gwen, and this is my sister Lindy. Dad said to make you welcome. Would you like something to drink or should we just show you to a bed?”
    “Gwen!” Lindy said. “Please come in. We wondered when you might arrive.”
    Raven kept his arm around Cara’s waist as they entered the house. Cara liked the young women immediately. She laughed as they teased Raven, and he ducked his head in embarrassment.
    “I know you’re in love, but can you let go of Cara long enough to give us a hug?” Gwen said, punching Raven in the upper arm.
    “Gwen always thought Raven the most handsome of all the warriors Dad trained. Be careful, Cara. My sister can be deadly when she’s jealous.”
    “Me? You’re the one working for the government doing intelligence. My little sister is a spy.”
    “Both of you are hellions and my beloved adopted sisters,” Raven said, grabbing them close for a hug. “Now stop fussing. Cara will think about running away from me.”
    Cara laughed as the two sisters hung on Raven’s arms. They all possessed the same dark hair and dark eyes of Native Americans. Both young women appeared to be around her age.
    “You can’t get rid of me that easily. Didn’t you promise me a ride before dinner?” Cara asked.
    “Then, you should go now,” Lindy said. “Dad is in the kitchen cooking up some of his buffalo and elk chili. You only have a couple of hours before it’ll be done. Julio is out in the stable. He’ll help you saddle up a couple of horses. Make sure to ask Raven what he named his horse, Cara. You’ll die laughing.”
    “Come on, Cara. Before these two tell you all my secrets,” Raven said.
    “You mean like the time you went skinny dipping