A hand muffled her scream as Jaira was lifted from the ground and pinned to an iron-hard chest.

Enraged and emboldened after the sudden death of her husband, with nothing to lose, Jaria bit down hard at the hand covering her mouth, her terrified sea-green eyes searching for Eagle.

"Welcome home, wife," warm breath breathed against her temple.

Jaira twisted in her captor's arms, coming face to face with Strong Oak.

Her mouth opened to scream, but ...