"I'm sorry about last night," Adelaide whispered as they stood watching the wedding ceremony.

Chief Long Knife looked down, acknowledging he had heard Adelaide but he didn't respond.

Adelaide slipped her hand in his, "I missed you holding me last night," she confessed just above a whisper.

He had guessed as much, waking up to her plastered against his back. His eyes twinkled a moment, although his features maintained a neutral expression inclining ...