Realm of the Wolf Book I: Wolf Dance (40 page)

within his reach. The
Sungmanitu
had easily held back the

attack, but they had somehow found out she was gone. Dark

Claw was clever, and he had figured out that Laura would go

to Jessup, and of course ... sent his spies to Louisiana.

Justin had been beside himself with grief at Laura's

disappearance and forced to admit to himself that his love for

Laura was more powerful than any false pride. He had

searched for her relentlessly, until the day Jessup had shown

up and asked for his help in saving her.

Kenny had fallen in love and married Yvette. His young

wife would give birth to their first child very soon. Laura's

heart was happy at the thought, and she hoped that their two

children would grow to be as close as she and Kenny had

been.

What of the ancient prophesy?

The fair lady fate came through on that as well, for at Dark

Claw's death, his widow became Queen of
Coba
' and her son

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by Lorraine Kennedy

would rule that city as well as the land of the
Sungmanitu
.

The two people would once again be brought together.

From the far side of the cabin, Laura caught the misty

image of Rosa watching them from the shadows. Laura smiled

through her tears.

"Goodbye, baby Laura." Only Laura could hear the far

away voice.

Somehow she knew that at least in this life, she would

never see Rosa again. But the child deserved to rest in peace.

She had looked after her baby sister and fulfilled her promise

to her mother and father.

Out in the darkness of night, the howling wolves welcomed

with their song—the new leader of the people.

The End

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