Your father tells me you will take the woman back. Cousin, this is Kill her. If you cannot spill her blood, I can.Loretta knotted her hand into a fist and pressed it against her waist.Hunter glanced toward her, then stood. You will make no talk of killing, Red Buffalo.Red Buffalo snorted with disgust. I will make more than talk. I demand you bring her to the central fire.Central fire? Loretta's breath stopped midway from her throat to her lungs. She could almost hear the flames sizzling.Hunter spread his feet and crossed his arms over his chest. She is my woman. She stays in my lodge.
A tense conversation unfolds between Hunter and Red Buffalo regarding a woman’s fate. Red Buffalo insists on her death, urging Hunter to bring her to the central fire if necessary. Loretta feels the weight of the discussion and clenches her fist, sensing the imminent danger. The stakes are high, and threats of violence loom over the encounter.
Hunter, protective of the woman he loves, firmly stands his ground against Red Buffalo's aggressive demands. He declares that she belongs to him and will remain in his lodge, refusing to entertain the idea of harming her. This moment highlights the conflict between loyalty and threats, showcasing both characters' strong wills and the tension in their relationship.
