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251 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2023
He pinched the bridge of his nose and stared at her feet. 'A Numu woman grows up knowing what's expected of her. It's just a normal part of life. I never anticipated having a wife I would have to force to maintain kinship ties.' Jim peered down at her, face drawn. 'But worse than that, I never expected to feel selfish about a woman.' ... Eva closed her eyes and wagged her head in indecision. Her feet wanted to run. Her heart wanted to stay. Her mind couldn't believe she was in this situation. Unbidden and unwelcome, Pump's words came back to her. Her loved one, Jim, stood before her. Here. In this life. This was the deal. Take it or leave it. There were going to be things she didn't like, things she even hated.
Like water through sand, Eva watched herself drain away ... Future branches snapped before her, and she turned her face away. She smoldered with anger but didn't know at whom.