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

“I’ve been thinking about it. I can do better.”


“Andre…” My voice died as a hand snaked around me and pulled me against him. Without saying a word, he walked to the ladder and climbed into the loft. I fought a silent, losing battle with myself for a few minutes and then followed.


He lay shirtless on the bedding, his white flesh glowing, his muscled torso a stark contrast to the thin, emaciated chest of two months ago. Andre smiled uncertainly as I came forward and fell on him.


The encounter went far beyond the first. Within moments, we were both naked beneath the blankets. We explored one another, and this time, Andre’s interest was not feigned.


“What is a win-tay?” he asked when we paused a moment. His eyes were round and expectant.


“I will show you.” I turned on my stomach.


After a moment, he understood and mounted me.   23


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