River Otter

Born into a society tolerant of homosexuals, River Otter is confused by the white culture’s persecution of such men. As the war begins to wind down, Otter leaves the only home he has ever known to help Major James Morrow, commandant of Ft. Yanube, build a farm north of the fort. He begins a new life with the handsome major while coming to grips with growing hostility toward natives and rising danger from a local militia bent on eliminating all bloods from the territory.<br><br>As his physical attraction for the blond soldier slowly grows into a love perilous to both of them, Otter is distracted by personal challenges. As he struggles to survive the social and political upheaval sweeping the plains, can remain true to his own set of values?

Mark Wildyr · LGBT+

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120 Chs

Chapter 84

“I’ve never seen a black fawn before,” he said. “Are they common around here?”

“Nay, this is the first one I’ve seen.” An unbelievably deep sadness tinged with anxiety swept me as I eyed the pelt.

Andre noticed my reaction. “What’s wrong?”

“Better that you hadn’t killed it.”

“I know it was beautiful as a living thing, but it will serve a useful purpose. Can’t you see Bella or little Joseph in clothing made from that hide? It is truly unusual.”

“Yes, Bella would look pretty in such a cape.”

Should I tell him this creature had been special? A medicine animal. Andre wouldn’t understand. As amiable and affable as he was, he thought like a white man. Why not? He was a white man. Besides, the deed was done. Now it only remained to see the consequences. I silently breathed a prayer to Grandfather Deer asking forgiveness for this unknowing American.

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