by Rita Hestand
"The best is yet to come, my love." He whispered as he kissed her warm and sensuously.
The look on her face was so beautiful, he had to have her now.
He came up and suddenly he thrust himself inside her. He was gentle but very firm. She lost breath, but the feel of him inside her drove her to welcome him in. She thrust her body toward him now, seeking what he might give to her next. He felt the barrier break, but she did not cry out, instead she encouraged him to go deeper. "Oh Wolf… " she cried, as she moved to bring him deeper, her fingernails digging into him as she pulled him closer.
She gasped.
"Now we are going to be one." He smiled into her flushed face.
"Oh," she smiled as he kept pumping himself inside her sweetness. The more he pumped himself inside her, the more she pulled him closer and her muscles began to work to keep him in her warm nesting place.
He groaned with such satisfaction at her eagerness.
She felt her body building toward him, as though seeking something. She moved with him, and gasp at her own pleasure.
"Have I hurt you?" he murmured.
"No, oh, no, you could never hurt me. I’m sure of that. I guess I was too distracted to notice any pain."
"Sweet Sasha." He whispered, then slowly began a rhythm with her that made her feel so loved and comforted, and so very womanly. But the more he moved, the more she followed those moves, wanting more from him, demanding more from him until they were so hot and sweaty and perfectly attuned to one another and then it really happened. An explosion of excitement held them suspended into each other, so heady, so fulfilling she stopped breathing for a moment, the exquisite oneness she felt with this man overcame her and she moved him deeper inside her, wanting him to crawl inside her and stay there forever.
Waves upon waves of happiness assailed her, and she knew she'd been more than properly loved.
"Oh, Wolf," she sighed and relaxed. "I think I'm going to like this making love." she giggled with glee, as she whispered in his ear just for him.
"Yes, my sweet, we are one now, you are mine at last. I will hold this in my memory for years to come." He smiled into her face. "Now we are one, as the Creator intended. And it was a beautiful coming together."
He put his hands on her butt and squeezed her gently, "You were more than I ever expected a woman to be."
She hugged him to her, "Is it always this good between a man and a woman?"
"When there is love, it is."
"I never imagined! Had I, I would have been yours that first day."
He chuckled and kissed her for that admission.
"It was a glorious coming together my sweet. Now and forever."
"It was the most wonderful thing I've ever experienced. Thank you, my husband!" she smiled up at him.
"I'm glad I pleased you." He told her.
"Pleased me? I only hope it will not be the last."
He laughed. "It is only the beginning."
Chapter Sixteen
They slept cuddled into each other's arms. The next day they kissed and held each other close. "I will remember last night for the rest of my life." She whispered in his ear. "I have truly left my old life behind and found a new one, a better one."
"So have I, I'm so glad I came back. And to be welcomed this way, I didn't expect it so soon." He kissed her once more. "But I am sad I will have to leave you soon."
"I wish you didn't have to go back."
"So do I. But there is no reason we cannot make love once more, is there?" he asked.
"I would like that," she whispered as he raised her dress over her head, and she went to him eagerly. This time her hands explored him, and she kissed and loved him all over, no longer shy or intimidated. She kissed his nipples as he had hers and she saw it excited him as her hands went over him, touching, looking and kissing.
"You are so beautiful my Sasha. And I like your eagerness to be with me."
"Did I do alright last night?" she asked shyly.
"Alright? You did exactly right. I could not ask for a better wife, Sasha. I love you, with all my heart."
"Oh Wolf, I want to be one with you, again. I never thought I'd say that, but I do. I will want you every day of my life."
"And so you shall my sweet, and so you shall!" he smiled.
They made love for almost an hour, and there were few words just sweet moans of love. No longer shy, they touched, and kissed for a long time. She ran her hands over his body too, exploring every part of him.
As they came off another high, they relaxed in each other's arms and sighed with such happiness.
"I hope I don't wear you out," she chuckled.
He smiled and squeezed her to him, "It is a nice way to be worn out, my love."
It was much later, when they went out to see the other people of the village. They checked on Matooka and the children. Black Wolf told her about Nakota staying and watching for Naomie when she left. He told her he would follow, and they would catch Big Knife. But he also informed her to be very careful of Naomie in case she escaped. Matooka understood. "She is a vile creature. I will beware of her always. And I will carry a knife just in case."
Later, Sasha showed him where her father was buried, and he told her he would make a grand marker for him so that all would know and remember him as one of the best Chiefs.
Later they were gathered around another newly married couple and talking and out of the corner of his eye, Black Wolf saw Naomie. Naomie tried to make herself inconspicuous but Black Wolf knew she was listening.
For a moment he studied her. She was beautiful, but her heart was black and Black Wolf could see it plainly. It was like it was written on her forehead.
He changed the subject abruptly. "Yes, did I tell you about Big Knife?"
The brave perked up and shook his head. "You found him?"
"No, but we ran into someone who had. He was wounded and it seemed Big Knife challenged a Sioux for another's squaw."
"Big Knife challenged a Sioux?" The brave was asking with amazement, "for one of their squaws?"
"Yes, that's what we were told at one of the campsites up in the mountains."
Naomie came close, it was apparent she was listening. "Was she prettier than our women?" the brave asked with amusement.
"She was quite beautiful according to the brave we talked with," Black Wolf laughed "And obviously Big Knife was quite taken with her."
"Did they call him by name?"
"Yep, it was him alright. But he got away before we could catch him. But by then he had more than just us after him. The Sioux did not appreciate him trying to kiss the maiden as she was promised to another. And he had not yet met the challenge."
"Did he take the maiden?"
"Don't know, just know he left their camp in a hurry."
"Wow, don't tell Naomie, she will have a fit." The woman chuckled.
"Well, according to this brave, she has a right to be jealous I suppose." Black Wolf said loud enough for Naomie to hear. "I mean Big Knife must have wanted this maiden badly to challenge someone for her."
Naomie ran to her tepee in tears.
For a moment, Sasha felt bad for her, but then she thought of her father and ignored that feeling.
Black Wolf watched Naomie.
"I think she got the message," Sasha chuckled.
"Looks like. Well, we need to have some supper." Sasha excused them.
They went to their tepee and Black Wolf stared through the doorway toward Naomie's tepee while Sasha fixed them some supper.
"Is she still there?"
"Yes, I can see from the light of the fire she is quite upset, as she paces about. And we will have to watch for a long while to make sure she doesn't head out." Black Wolf told her.
"What do you think she will do now?"
"If she's as jealous as you say, she'll light out of here, probably late tonight." He told her.
Sasha brought him some supper and he sat and watched the tepee. "I saw her tears, so she is very upset."
; "Well, it's a dirty trick to play on someone but it had to be done."
"I hate that you have to go back!" Sasha cried.
"I know my sweet, but we must put a stop to Big Knife before he ruins the whole Valley and causes much bloodshed. He will not waste much time, I'm sure of that."
"And what will you do with her?"
"Just follow until I find out where he's at."
"Will you bring her back here?"
"Yes, when we catch Big Knife. She is pregnant with his child you said?"
"Yes, that's what she told me."
"Then she has a right to be jealous. How long will it take to swear Nakota in as the new Chief?" Black Wolf asked.
"When he comes back, the elders will swear him in, then they will have a council and Big Knife and Naomie will face them with their deeds."
"Good. The sooner he is chief, the better." Black Wolf said. "There is a small chance that the army will take Big Knife to the fort if they are with us and hang him."
Sasha got quiet then, knowing Black Wolf would leave her again upset her, but she knew it was right. Still, last night and this morning had been so wonderful, and she did not want to lose her husband so soon. She silently marveled at how glorious their coming together was. She never imagined herself liking making love.
She blushed from the memory.
"I know you must go, but… " she blushed once more when he looked up at her.
He looked at her with a soft smile now, "I know, it was so very good between us Sasha. I knew it would be. But we will have many good nights. I promise you that."
She nodded sadly, "I hope so."
He bent his head and kissed her. When he lay his plate down, he brought her into his lap and held her close.
"Last night was heaven for me," he told her.
"And me also." She hugged him closer, her voice going to a soft whisper.
"Did I scare you?"
"No!" she replied and then smiled. "From the day I met you, there was no fear there. You spoke your mind, and you were honest. Secretly, I liked that."
His hand went up her dress and touched the sweetness of her there. She quivered in his arms, "Oh Wolf, last night was my first time, but now, I seem to want you so much. I am ashamed that it is so."
He pulled her chin up and stared into her eyes with a gleaming smile, "Never be ashamed of loving me. Loving is natural and the Creator is pleased. We are married and there is nothing wrong in what we did. It was beautiful, Sasha, and I too want you, every time I look at you."
"You do?" she looked shocked.
"Of course I do. You are my woman, my wife, and we are one now. We belong to each other. It is the most beautiful thing the Creator has made for his people."
She cuddled closer, enjoying his touches.
But his touch brought many feelings to life once more and she kissed him wildly. He was quickly distracted by her sweet moans and lay her down to gently thrust himself inside her once more. She was wet and warm and inviting, and he wanted her so very much. This taking was different as the need was great between them.
She sighed and smiled, "I hope I do not wear you out."
He laughed. "It would be my pleasure. I will always want you. I need to watch her tepee, but I need you more." He said and they made love, but the orgasm came quickly this time. She gasped and sighed into his arms. He raised up and brought her with him. As he pulled her into his lap again, his eyes were on the tepee, but his arms cradled her closely and his hands were busy touching her.
"I love your touches." She murmured. "I never knew this making love would be so wonderful."
He ran his hand up to her breast and touched her there, then back down where he touched her so that she went wild in his arms again. He could not believe he wanted her so badly again. But he did.
He laid her down once more, "I love your body, your mind, and your heart. We are one Sasha, never doubt it, my sweet, for the love I carry for you, will last a lifetime."
"And I love you!" she cried. "I don't know how or when or even why. I just know I do. And I will be faithful to you always. As we are one now. Even my father gave his blessing to us before he died."
Black Wolf stared into her eyes. "He was a wise one."
"Yes… "
She took her hand and laid it on top of his shaft. It grew hard and needy and she bent down, uncovered him and kissed him there. She touched and looked and tasted him and was eager to please him as he had done for her last night. She glanced up at him seeing the surprise on his face and the pleasure, "So you will know you always have my heart."
"My life is complete now—except for the children that will come. But having you by my side, and knowing you love me, fills me with a happiness I cannot describe."
"I'm sorry I wasted our honeymoon time talking so much." She cried.
He chuckled. "I'm not. We needed to get to know one another better. Knowing you is part of loving you, Sasha."
"Yes, I suppose you are right. And the fact that you allowed me that time, made me closer to you. Still, when you left to go find Big Knife, I feared for you. And I realized how much I cared, because I missed you so. I feel so protected and cared for with you. I never had that with any other man other than my father and brother. When you came back, and I saw you standing there, I knew in my heart I loved you. And the way your eyes sought me out of the crowd, I could not hide my feelings any longer from you."
"I did not know you would come to me so soon, but I'm very glad you did. I need you Sasha in every way."
"You've said many things, but one thing stuck in my mind."
"Oh, what was that," Black Wolf stared out to see Naomie fire still burning bright.
"You said you didn't just want my body, but my heart. It made me think. I never knew Big Knife's heart. I never felt that protected either. And we had so many differences that I finally saw it. He would take two women at a time to satisfy himself. I could not live like that. I believe in the bible and what it says. You believe in it too. I realized we were of one mind. That real love wasn't silly kisses that meant nothing. You were so bold, so honest, and the way you kissed me, made me feel for the first time in my life, like a woman."
"You are a handful of a woman with your sassy mouth, and loving kisses. When I first saw you, I was captivated, but when we kissed, I knew you were the right woman for me. For no one has ever returned my kisses like you. From the moment my lips touched yours, you responded. I could not have been more pleased."
"I was afraid I wouldn't be woman enough."
"If you were any more a woman, I would not know what to do with you."
"Do you talk this way with every woman?" she raised a brow and a sexy smile.
"No, but we decided from the beginning to be honest with each other. I stole you from Big Knife and I am grateful to him for that. Does it bother you that he will suffer from all of this?"
"No, he brought that on himself. And I do not agree with his warring with the blue coats. It will do no good. We would have parted ways by now even if you hadn't come along, for he did not respect my father's wishes. To want war is wrong. And to seek peace is right. My father, and you are right."
"I'm glad you have said this," he kissed her sweetly.
"But I can't help but fear for you and my brother Big Knife is cunning. He knows the mountains well. And he's bold enough to get what he wants."
"The Creator will watch over us."
"Yes, I believe that too, but I will pray for you both."
"Good, and I pray to return soon to you."
But Naomie had come out of her tepee now. Most everyone had bedded down for the night. Black Wolf sprang to his feet.
"She is leaving. I must follow. I love you my sweet, never doubt it."
"Oh please, be careful," she called to him as he left.
He looked over his shoulder and shot her a sexy grin, "Always. I will return, my sweet Sasha."
Chapter Seventeen
Black Wolf followed a good distance behind Naomie, but c
lose enough to keep up with which direction she was going. She didn't travel as fast as most men so getting there took some time. Black Wolf found himself anxious to be done with Big Knife and Naomie too, for he had found the woman of his dreams and visions and he could not wait to return to her.
Naomie stopped many times to rest which frustrated Black Wolf, but if she truly was pregnant, it could be some kind of strain on her and the baby in the snow.
His mind kept drifting back to Sasha and he marveled at the sweet innocence of his beautiful wife. Even though she'd never made love, she was perfect, and he could not get her off his mind. Even now, he wanted her.
But as they got into the mountains, he realized he'd have to concentrate on where Naomie was going. For surely Big Knife had taught her to be cautious. At first climbing the mountains of the Wind River Valley, Black Wolf realized the density of pine, fir, and spruce trees. Being winter trees and rocks were prevalent more than plants, the terrain was treacherous and only one used to them could maneuver well on a horse in the snow. In places it was slippery and Naomie had a time getting through the rocks.
Naomie went in circles for a while, then she began climbing to the rocky peaks through forested canyons and rocks that were huge in size. climbing higher and higher into the mountain. Black Wolf watched her every move, determined not to get lost by her tactics. She was clever, he'd give her that. But after a bit she moved toward a huge cave that was hidden by the snowfall. It could not be recognizable for someone who did not know it was there.
Black Wolf ran into a couple of his men as they climbed, and they followed him. When they reached Big Knife's hideout, he turned to one of them.
"Go to Nakota" He told Lacoma, "and bring him here, as we've found their hiding place." Black Wolf instructed. Bear Paw stayed with Black Wolf.
They moved closer to hear the conversation between Naomie and Big Knife. She was so furious; she was yelling at Big Knife.
"Is it true?" Naomie demanded as she ran into his arms, almost hysterically.
"Is what true?" Big Knife took her in his arms, and it was plain from his voice that he was upset, and not pleased to see her.
