Lee Masters, a handsome young cowboy, is fired from his cattle drive when his sexual orientation is discovered. Frustrated and angry, he rides to a mountain lake where he meets a Dakota native named Tatanka, who is also exiled from his tribe for refusing to adhere to tribal custom for braves who prefer men to women. They strike up a friendship, which readily turns to love. Their family is completed when a young Indian, Sleeps With Dogs, insists they take him with them on their search for a home.<br><br>Their quest to find acceptance in either the white man's world or the native population is a difficult journey. Can two men who love each other find a place in the harsh reality of the western wilderness, or will they always be walking in two worlds?

Walking in Two Worlds

“No…I…well, I thought Mr. Birk would be…”


The man laughed. “Yeah, he is older. Older is what you was gonna say, right?”


Lee nodded. He felt the warmth at his neck that meant he was going to blush. 


“Then that’s ma dad you’re looking’ fer. Whadaya lookin’ fer him fer? Job?”


The cowboy laughed softly. “Ain’t no need to call me sir.” The smile deepened. “I’m Teddy, Teddy Birk.” He rode up beside Lee and extended his hand. 


Lee returned the smile and the handshake. “Lee Masters.” He had that familiar tightness in his groin he always felt whenever he was near a handsome man. He and Tanka had to get some time together and soon!


“Nice to meet ya, Lee. Come on, I’ll take ya ta ma dad.”


Chapter 20