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

These were the people he would serve. These were the people who now looked to him and James to ease their pain, to work to secure their rights. All eyes were turned to the two men as they stood before them.


Morgan heard James’ intake of breath. The two men raised their heads and proudly squared their shoulders. They lifted their hands in greeting and were greeted in return with cheers and war cries. Robert led them forward. As he did, flute music and drums began to play. The people began to chant. Miriam and Megan fell in behind them. Morgan saw his mother and father standing with Sarah and Katie. Next to them was Henry Walks with Deer, his great grandfather.


Morgan stopped and stepped toward the old man. James came and stood beside them. “Did you know—that day in the cemetery?” Morgan asked.


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