Morgan O’Connor takes a long vacation to try to sort out his commitment issues, but his trip takes a mysterious turn once he crosses into Canada. There he begins to have vivid dreams, and is followed by a grey wolf only he seems to be able to see.<br><br>On his way home, Morgan stops at a woodcarver’s shop, where he meets James Standing Elk. The two men have a strong and immediate connection. When Morgan learns James’ Ojibwe name is Grey Wolf, he’s more than a little unnerved and leaves before he can uncover the link between his visions and James.<br><br>Back home, Morgan can’t keep out thoughts of either the wolf or his feelings for James. When he returns to the woodcarver’s shop, the true nature of his attraction and spiritual connection to James is revealed, and it’s more than Morgan could ever have imagined. Can this be the reason Morgan has never been able to make a commitment to anyone? What strange forces are at work to bring Morgan and James together?

Hidden Spirit

Morgan raised his eyes from the photograph and stared at the wall, wondering what reason James had for keeping this particular photograph, and why had it been apparently hidden in the drawer? 10: The Task


Dinner that night proved to be both gratifying and intimidating. Robert had invited several of the clan’s elders and their families to meet Morgan. They enthusiastically welcomed him home and told him how excited they were that Waabishki-ma’iingan had returned to them. The prophecy and James and Morgan’s roles in its fulfillment were thoroughly discussed. Even when it wasn’t directly addressed, the prophecy was an ever-present unseen undercurrent. James’ absence was conspicuous and mentioned frequently.


After the guests had gone, Morgan helped Miriam with the dishes.


“I wonder why James never showed up for dinner?” she asked.


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