When Ayana, a modern young Black woman, is pulled through time and awakens in the world of the Great Plains, she finds herself in the heart of a people whose way of life is unlike anything she has ever known. There she meets Takoda, a stern and commanding tribal chief whose strength and silence hides a heart that beats only for her. From the moment he lays eyes on her, he knows the spirits have sent her. To him, she is not a stranger-she is the woman destined to be his bride. But Ayana is caught between two worlds: her modern independence and the sacred traditions of a people who measure love not in words, but in gestures, rituals, and honor. Courtship in his tribe is no simple matter-songs, gifts, and the intimate act of braiding and combing hair carry deeper meaning than she realizes. As Ayana learns to live among Takoda's people-cooking, weaving, joining in ceremonies, and facing dangers of the time-she must decide: will she fight against a love written in the stars, or surrender to the chief whose every touch binds her spirit to his? A romance of two souls, two worlds, and one destiny-rooted in Native tradition, spirit, and timeless love.

Thomas Sighing I pull Mia into my arms. She groans a little so I know she is still awake, at least enough to hear what I am about to say. "If you leave me I will hunt you down and drag you back here. I will chain you to my bed and you will never see the light of day again. I know everything about you down to the teacher you had in the first grade Mrs. Hughes at HillCrest elementary in Marietta Georgia. Mia I will give you the entire world, but I will take everything away from you if you try to run from me, so I suggest you be a good girl and stay put." She's got me too hooked to let her get the idea of leaving now, she has to know there are going to be consequences to her actions. Mia's body goes tense in my arms. A lopsided grin makes its way onto my face. "Nod if you understand." My thumb rubs a part of her naked belly that I'm resting my hand on. She gives me a small nod. "Good, get some rest, we go again in thirty minutes." - Chapter eight Book will get darker as you read along...