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"Faith saw you and Colby sitting together by the River of Hope I told you to stay away froet your heart broken?" Brett's forh

Gripping the saddle horn helped stifle the giggle Why further aggravate hian said "I know there's a story involving the two of you, and yes, I know you won't tell o Why can't the two of you be friends?"

"Megan" Brett s with his Stetson "You don't know hi story" He thrust the hat back on his head and stormed towards the house

"Fine" She dis Misty to the barn "What's a girl to do?" she said, brushing the horse "Brett doesn't like Colby; Colby won't reconcile with Gray Cloud; but yet I care so much that I have to reverse it"

As if Colby stood beside her, Megan ree, exciting feeling rushed through her stomach and caused her heart to beat faster "How can I like soainst Misty, the horse's breathing calan's hand "One day I'an snickered "Gray Cloud's wisdom and words are now part of uitars pulled her from the stable Gray Cloud prayed to the four directions, sat cross-legged, and began another journey into the Blackfoot world Listening to his lyrical voice tell stories about his people, Megan envisioned herself setting up teepees, tanning leather, andmoccasins A different voice jumbled the visions and returned her to present day

"May I join?" Colby asked

With Gray Cloud's nod, Colby sat opposite his grandfather Looking to her left, Megan wondered why he chose tonight to visit Was he here for her; his grandfather; or hi for an expression to answer her question Instead, Colby san looked down, furious at being caught staring, again How did one resist eyes that led to the soul? With Colby, though, the path re here at the ranch, teaching the kids, andGray Cloud helped me tear down those walls What do I do if Colby refuses my help? As Gray Cloud told stories about his youth, Colby's expression changed to sadness Withinto follow him, but she saw the old man shake his head Her heavy heart ached I know he has to decide when to approach his grandfather, but why can't I nudge hiive him a push in that direction? Gray Cloud finished his story and the kids begged for more "We have many days for stories," he said "My old bones and voice need rest, as do you Good night"