"That is true, micinksi, "said Nahemana, "But when they return, we must visit with them to learn of the wasicun's ways, numbers, and powers."
Wind Dancer smiled. "You are also wise, Grandfather, and it will be as you say: we will seek the wasicun's secrets to learn more about them. We must be prepared for the sun when a great war comes between us.
After the combined Red and White Shields party returned to their winter camp, the gifts given to them by the Peace-Makers were passed out amongst their people and a report was given on the council and treaty.
Wind Dancer and Red Feather were joyously greeted by their loves. As the two couples shared a cozy evening meal, they talked about many things, including the mate Cetan had found during the men's absence and the joining of Zitkala and Red Feather in two suns.
As they lay together on their sleeping mat, Wind Dancer murmured, "We have much to give thanks for to the Great Spirit, micante. Our people have truce, peace, food, shelter, and safety for now. Our visionquest is over and our victory was large. We have been joined for the passings of five full moons and have done much together. We have been blessed with each other and with the child you carry which will begin its Life-Circle on or near the moon we were joined in the last rebirth season. My heart and mind are filled with love and eagerness to see it born."
"A warrior and hunter's spirit no longer dwells within me, mihigna; all I yearn to be is your wife and the mother of our children. Wakantanka matched us better than twin fawns and we will remain together forever. Our dark suns in the past no longer trouble us."
Wind Dancer gazed deeply into Chumani's dark brown eyes and saw there her great love and desire for him. He smiled as his fingers reached out to stroke her soft cheek. "I love and need you with all I am and with all I will ever be, micante.
Chumani smiled in return as she gazed into his shiny eyes whose gaze reflected the same emotions which flowed within her. "As I love and need you in those same ways, mihigna. " She leaned over and melded their mouths and caressed his bare chest as she savored and heightened their passion for each other.
Soon they were lost in the wonder of their emotions and united their bodies to seal their bond again. Each took and gave exquisite pleasure and continued to kiss and embrace afterward as contentment blanketed them.
Chumani looked at her beloved. The wild wind which had blown across their lives and Lakota lands was now a gentle breeze, and the only wind which affected her was the smiling and dancing one nearby.
Not far away, a gray-haired Dakota woman stood between her faithful dog companion and a female sacred white buffalo. She stroked the heads of both as she smiled and her eyes seemingly twinkled with joy as if she knew what was transpiring in the lover's tepee. "It is time to go, my friends," she said. "Our work here is done for three circles of the seasons and we are needed elsewhere." She looked overhead and gazed at wispy white clouds approaching the moon's glowing face. Then she spoke to one only she could see. "Chase her quickly and bravely, or she and all you desire will escape your reach forever."
This is the first saga in my new four-book "Lakota Skies" series, about the children of Chief Rising Bear and Winona. Each saga will feature the chosen mate, romance, and adventures of one of their children as the main characters, with the rest of the family playing minor roles as they did in this story. I hope you enjoyed reading about Wind Dancer and Dewdrops and learning about the Lakota People and other tribes. I also hope you will look for Lakota Dawn, Lakota Flower, and Lakota Nights in Kensington hardcovers and Zebra paperbacks.
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