by Rita Hestand
She stretched, "I like that."
"He is the son I have prayed for. Look at his beautiful hair, like his mother." He told her then stared down at her. "And you are the woman I never thought I'd find. Your sweetness, your beauty, and your faith in me and our God makes me a stronger man. I love you with all my heart."
She rested now and smiled at the proud father who could not take his eyes from his son. The love she saw in his eyes made her heart swell. A strong sense of happiness filled her soul.
"And you are the man that taught me your love! The man that gave me a new life, a true love, and such hope for our future." she smiled. "Now we are three, and I hope I can give you many more babies."
He came to sit beside her now, holding their child in his arms, and caressing her cheek with his thumb. "No matter how many, it is enough. For I can see the future of the world in his eyes."
She smiled, so content with her life, so fulfilled.
In 1871 Red Elk and Big Hand moved north east to Camp Ord, later named Ft. Apache, and joined General Crook in fighting the outlaw Apache Geronimo for over fifteen years and in 1886 they were successful when Geronimo surrendered. At the time General Crook had over fifty Indian scouts fighting and working on Geronimo's capture. Both Red Elk and Big Hand were rewarded for their hard work and the White Mountain Reservation was established for the Chiricahua's Apache.
Happiness filled their wickiup for many years, filling it with love and seven babies, four boys and three girls. Red Elk became one of the most respected of his tribe for making them a success where others had failed. He kept the peace for his tribe and there were many years of laughter, good crops and many trades. When the crops began to fail, he studied ranching. Red Elk and Big Hand moved to quarters at Fort Apache. They scouted for many years for the army. But Red Elk and Big Hand continued to help the tribe thrive, learning the ranching business, and keeping the peace they had known for years. To find acceptance Red Elk told the soldiers at Ft. Apache that his wife, like him was a breed. They all accepted that. It was a lie, but it managed to keep the peace for many years. Strangely, in her heart, Naomi had long ago become an Apache!
The End
About the Author
Rita has lots of books for your enjoyment. Rita has spent her life writing stories that come into her head. She loves writing and spreading romance around the world.
She's a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lost her soul mate back in 2006, but she keeps on writing.
Whether it is contemporary or western, or even historical, Rita loves to write romances. She's tried her hand at writing western thrillers and she writes children's books too.
Rita's Other Books
The Travers Brothers Series:
Chief Cook & Bottle Washer
Courting Abby
Hannah's Man
Along Came Love
Avalanche of the Heart
The Amory's
Heart of the Wild
Sweeter Than Wine
Mail Order Nanny
The Dream Catcher Series
Beyond the Dream Catcher
Just One Kiss
Ask No Tomorrows
Be Free My Heart
My Captured Heart
Teach me Your Love
The Red River Valley Brides
Heart of a Lady
Dancing with the Preacherman (coming soon)
Last Bride, Last Man
Winning the Lady
Maggie's Dreams (coming soon)
Brides of the West Series
Heart of a Family
Delivering the Bride
Heart of a Woman
Wanted: Bride
This Side of Forever
Shotgun Bride
A Love as Big as Texas
Heart of a Captive
Wherever My Heart Roams
In the Arms of an Angel
Bride from Shenandoah
Falling for the Bride
An Unexpected Welcome
Desperado's Bride
The Filly & the Gambler
The Lady Train
Comes a Hero
Single Titles:
Nick's Baby
Pretend Mom
Strictly Business
Suspicions of the Heart
Wandering Heart
Here Comes Trouble
Picking Up the Pieces
Historicals
Always Remember
Jodi's Journey
Contemporary:
The Connor's Series
Cinderella Nanny
Guarding Red Riding Hood
Finding the Fairytale
Saving Sleeping Beauty
Beauty's Beast
Wester Serial Killer Series:
Better Off Without Her
Good Day for a Hanging
Bad Day for a Killing
The Ghost of Victor Frank
Cowboy Lovin' Series:
Broken Hearted
His to Hold
All My Yesterday's
Stalker Series:
Afraid in the Dark
(coming soon)
The Car Stalker
Beyond Scared
Hidden
Eye of the Beholder
Coming Soon:
The Armstrong's
Forever in Love
(coming Soon)
A Rebel's Heart
Remember Me
Plunder My Heart