Teach Me Your Love

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