Jacob said, “I’m angry he went down so easily. I would have liked to pound on him for a few days first.”

“Violence is never the best way,” said Sage.

The room seemed to grumble in disagreement. “It worked when the guys were saving me,” said Avery.

“And me,” said Teagan.

“And I thought Seamus would take Rufus apart in tiny pieces,” said Kailani, Seamus’ fiancée. They had just arrived home from their Hawaiian visit to get her things shipped to South Dakota.

Sage looked at her soon-to-be family and remembered when she longed to be a part of them a decade ago. She and Jacob had waited long enough. Good things came to those who waited.

“I have something to show Jake, so we’ll see you all later.”

Sage waved a back-handed goodbye and reached up to whisper something to Jacob. Without a word, he slipped her hand into his and pulled her toward the front door, grabbing their coats as they went, leaving a room of laughter behind them.

Epilogue

After satisfying their first round of lust, Jacob cuddled into his girl, holding her close. “I’ll love you forever. Marry me. Stay here with me. I’ll get us a house or buy some land and build. Até said he would help me find a place close to the ranch if you’d like that better.”

“I love this place, but being with you is enough, so wherever you decide will be perfect. I love you, Jacob Red Eagle.”

He kissed her hard. “Ready for round two?”

“I could be persuaded.”

Jacob Running Red Eagle was never running from his past again. Running toward his future was the only thing worth the effort. Jacob slid his warm hands over Sage’s hot, perspiring body. This is what his life was about, finding his forever. Grandfather was right. This Red Eagle could run and soar.

“Jake?”

He raised up over Sage.

“Right here, sweetheart. I’ll always be right here.”

The End