Heather Flower watched the canoe glide across, paddled by Wyancombone. He gave one last strong sweep of the paddle and landed on the beach with force. Benjamin stood beside her, and once her brother secured the boat, the three walked up to Winnie’s wigwam. The Hortons and Fannings had gathered, along with Abigail’s family and Patience. Her heart thumped in her chest and felt heavy. As hard as it was to leave these people, it was even harder to go home and face her sorrows. With the sugaring done and her aunt’s health returning, there was little reason to stay. Certainly Dirk had not given her a reason to remain—in truth he’d pushed her away. Now Benjamin could not bring himself to smile. Wyancombone did not let that go. He folded his arms. “Aquai, friend. Why the dark look?” “You know the answer to that. You’re glad your sister is coming home, but you forget that we will miss her here.” “Some more than others?”
What do You think about To Capture Her Heart (2015)?
