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“So
you guys could start and finish a war.” Jake rolled his eyes. “That’s not much
of a cover.”

“We
could say they’re ex-military, former members of your unit, Jake.” Kimi bit her
lip. “That way they wouldn’t be noticed when they visit. Maybe we could add
that they are running a private security firm now.”

Jake
shrugged. “It might work. These guys are noticeable where ever they go, but I
doubt many on the reservation will question them once they know they’re
connected to our family.”

“We
already have a business; aHunter4Hire.” Partlan crossed his arms. “We search
for what is missing, and right what is wrong.”

“Sounds
like a security firm to me.” Jake’s voice was nonchalant. “No need to go into
particulars, or what you call yourselves. While you’re here, you’re just
ordinary citizens running a private enterprise.”

“This
will keep us safe?” Niail’s voice was doubtful. Hiding had been the only choice
since they had crashed on Earth.

“It’s
a reasonable story. People won’t dig too deeply.” Jake stood, lifting Peta onto
the chair he had just vacated. “It’s time I headed back to the office. I have a
very lengthy report to write. It seems the paperwork goes up exponentially as
the number of bodies increase.”

Jake
gave Kimi a quick kiss and ruffled Wil’s hair. “Ann could you give me a lift
into town. I’ll use one of the official cars until mine is fixed.”

“No
problem.” Ann and Jake left together.

Eluwilussit
cleared his throat. “I have two vehicles that need tires at my sweat lodge.
Perhaps you fellows could help fix them?”

“We
will drive our vehicle and follow you to get the tires.” Partlan motioned to
the others. “Once the tires are replaced we will return the vehicles.”

“I
would appreciate that.” Kimi smiled at Partlan. “I’m loss without my truck.”

Niail
started to move with the other Hunters, but Partlan shook his head. “You are to
stay here so that you can rest and heal.”

“I
can help.”

“You
are to follow your orders.” Partlan held the door open for Eluwilussit. ‘
Ardal
wants you with your mate. There is another assignment in California. If your
help is needed we will contact you.’

Niail
grinned. He had heard Partlan clearly. He was connected again. He was one with
his fellow Hunters, no longer alone.

When
everyone had left Kimi turned to him. “Will you truly be safe?”

Niail
hugged her close. “No one knows about our involvement with the shooting. Jake
has made everything look as if it was something that he orchestrated.”

“So
there will be no questions?”

“None.”
Niail looked down into her eyes. “My concern is for Wil and Peta. That was a
horrible ordeal for them.”

Peta
looked up from her drawing. “Wil and I knew that you would save us. That’s what
Hunters do.”

Niail
released Kimi and pulled a chair up between the kids.

“You
were not afraid?”

Wil
shook his head. “Not once you were there. We did what you told us and hid our
heads. It was a bumpy ride. I don’t think Mom is used to driving on the gravel
roads.”

“Grandfather
says that we were protected.” Peta picked up a blue crayon.

“We
have strong medicine around us.” Wil grinned at Niail. “That’s why that mean
man couldn’t hurt us.”

Niail
looked up at Kimi. He had wanted the children to be spared the violence and
fear that surrounded their kidnapping. Their trust in him had kept them safe.
Time would tell if they had any lasting effects. He knew Kimi would be alert
for that.

“Are
you going to live with us now?”

“Would
you like that?”

Both
Wil and Peta nodded.

“It’s
cool having a superhero for a friend.”

Kimi
sat at the table and took both of the children’s hands in hers. “What about
having one for a father?”

Wil
looked at Niail. “Are you going to marry Mom?”

“If
your mother wishes, yes.” Niail’s eyes never left Kimi as he spoke. “I have
bonded with your mother. There will never be any other woman for me.”

“Does
that include us?” Peta’s hands were clasped together on the table.

Niail
put his hand over hers. “We do not have children. It would be an honor if you
would let me be a father to you.”

“Why
can’t you have kids?” Wil tilted his head at him.

“Hunters
are not allowed to have families. Where I come from children are not born. They
are created in birthing chambers.”

“Sounds
icky.” Wil wrinkled his nose. “I think it’s easier if we become your children.”

“So
do
I
.” Peta’s voice was fierce. “What can we tell our
friends?”

“That
your Mom has fallen in love and is getting married.” Kimi reached over to join
hands with Niail. “They don’t need to know anything else.”

“Okay.”
Peta pushed her drawing away. “Can we go outside now?”

Kimi
nodded. “Don’t go far.”

Wil
and Peta raced for the door. The door banged shut behind them. All that existed
was Kimi now. Her love and care had saved his life. Her trust, made him strong.
She had given him more than he had dreamt possible. She was his mate, and her
children, his family.

He
was drowning in her. He remembered the first time he had stared into her
beautiful, brown eyes. He had thought he had lost everything, but it had been
his salvation. He was a Hunter and Kimi was his mate. As long as she was by his
side, he would always know who he was and where he belonged.

I
have lived and taught on Reserve, and have a deep respect for Native Americans,
their traditions and teachings. There are many legends among various North
American tribes concerning people or beings from the stars. These legends
include abductions, visitations, and ancestors who were extraterrestrials.

The
symbols mentioned in the novel refer to the twenty-two universal and spiritual
laws which are said to be observed by Star People throughout the universe.

You
can find more information about the symbols at:
http://www.v-j-enterprises.com/sksymbs.html

Thank
you for purchasing my book. I hope you enjoyed reading about the Hunters.

Cynthia
spent most of her childhood with her nose in a book. She began writing stories
in her teens, but it wasn’t until her forties that she took her writing
seriously. Cynthia has an eclectic range of interests that includes reading,
ghost hunting, exploring paranormal phenomena, history, quilting, gardening,
and great conversation. She has a BSc in Biology, a BA in anthropology, and
recently graduated from nursing. Cynthia enjoys writing the type of books she
reads.

She
writes romances where time and space meet love and honor. She lives in Northern
Ontario with her husband of thirty years, her teenage son, and their two
dachshunds.

Please
visit Cynthia’s website at: 
www.cynthiaclement.com

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