Disclaimer: I don't own anything about into the west I only own Rebecca and others

Hey guys ok here's what's going on I don't speak Lakota so the words that are spoken in Lakota will be in Bold. The story is starting while Red Lance and White Crow aren't riding with Red Cloud any more this story takes place a year or so before Custer's Last Stand so that would make Red Lance around the age of 16 I think. Also I do not believe any of the things that Rebecca believes in the beginning of the story. So enjoy and leave me feedback.

I no I haven't updated in forever and I'm sorry I just have had so much to do!

Chapter7

The look, as long as he lived Red Lance would never forget the look that was in Rebecca's eyes as they sat in the tepee and Wind River was translating what Rebecca said to him. There was fear, anger, sadness, and something he just couldn't put his finger on. He was pulled out of his reverie when Wind River started speaking again.

"She says that you lied to her, deceived her, and hurt her. That any hope of returning to her home is now gone. Also she wants you to know that she will honor this union in public but in private when it is just you and her that she will not be the wife that you desire."

Red Lance said nothing back he knew she was right. That he had deceived her. She had been innocent and vulnerable and he took advantage of that. At a time when he should have been there to comfort, he had consummated their relationship and now she was his and he was hers forever. Whether or not she wanted to go back to the fort he would not allow it not only would it be a great embarrassment to him but also that in a short amount of time he had grown to care for her and when he told his uncle that he would protect her from any enemy he wasn't lying. He became aware that Wind River had left and now it was just Rebecca and him alone in the tepee.

"I am sorry Rebecca." With that he stood and walked out of the tepee.

What ever he said was a mystery to Rebecca. But wasn't a mystery was the look in his eyes when he said it and the way that his voice seemed to warm her heart. Rebecca shook her head violently she couldn't have these thoughts about him anymore. But still she couldn't help but remember how safe she felt in his arms. She stood and made her way over to Wind River who smiled at her and got her something to eat they sat and talked about Rebecca life before she came here but they were interrupted by the sound of hoof beats. She looked up in time to see three scouts get off their horses and say something to Red lance's uncle Dog Star. He in turn shouted something to some warriors Red Lance was one of them they all mounted their horses quickly and rode away. But there was a secret coveted look that Red Lance gave Rebecca before he left that seemed to be a promise that he would return and he knew she would be there waiting.