Born into a society tolerant of homosexuals, River Otter is confused by the white culture’s persecution of such men. As the war begins to wind down, Otter leaves the only home he has ever known to help Major James Morrow, commandant of Ft. Yanube, build a farm north of the fort. He begins a new life with the handsome major while coming to grips with growing hostility toward natives and rising danger from a local militia bent on eliminating all bloods from the territory.<br><br>As his physical attraction for the blond soldier slowly grows into a love perilous to both of them, Otter is distracted by personal challenges. As he struggles to survive the social and political upheaval sweeping the plains, can remain true to his own set of values?

River Otter

“The fort’s doctor is looking after them for us,” I said. “I want you to stay with them until we come back.”


“I’m going with you to find those men.”


“The major is going to see the ambush spot for himself. We’ll not go hunting the killers this day.”


Confusion clouded his face. “What about my mother and brother? We must take care of them. It has to be done right.”


I glanced at James, who was already aboard his large cavalry horse. “It is the family’s responsibility to bury its kin. Normally, the bodies would be mounted on scaffolds until the bones are clean before burying.”


Chapter 31