"At the edge of the village, Loretta saw a group of men milling, their horses ground-tied and outfitted for travel. "Are those men going with you to find Amy?" "Yes. I must hurry." Hunter's pace slowed as they approached Warrior's lodge. Outside the doorway he drew to a complete stop and grasped Loretta's shoulders, forcing her to meet his gaze. "You will walk in Warrior's footsteps like a woman behind her husband? Until I am beside you again."