But it was only ‘almost’ resigned. Every time she tried to quash the last tiny bit of pathetic hope that remained – the part that fostered silly...daydreams of being rescued like a princess by a knight in shining armor – she’d catch his eye across the camp, and realise he’d clearly been watching her, his gaze dark and intent and unreadable, and the little shred of hope just wouldn’t die.She was somewhat ashamed at her inability to read him; she had been part of the Grand Game since she’d been a. Her parents? Is this why she is so acceptable to what Donald suggests? It is all so incredible. But then realizing what her mother’s last line said, she goes back and counts the one-hundred-dollar bills again. She calculates in her mind.Though her parents had been married almost fifty years, besides the year she was pregnant with her, and the almost six years of being sick, during which she did not think any of that would have been happening, her mother earned at least one, if not two. The war chief, Standing-Bear, called them all together and they discussed strategy. Since they were about evenly matched in numbers, it was decided to wait until the Utes made camp before they attacked. Standing-Bear thought that the Utes would continue to be careless and they could get very close before the Utes saw them. Cletus pointed out to Standing-Bear that his pistol gave him a distinct advantage in close combat, but he was willing to do any job Standing-Bear thought best.Standing-Bear. “I believe I pretty much established that last week, if the spasming of your cunt around my cock was any proof.” Helena waved a hand, dismissing his comment. She began to walk back and forth in front of him, making sure to push her protruding nipples forward and to swish her hips back and forth. “You had back-up in the form of three very talented assistants. Today, you have to hold my interest on your own.” Jenkins’ smile faltered just a little, but he responded in a casual voice. “I’m not.