NOEL DIDN’T WONDER at the sudden urge sweeping over him to tell her of all he had given up in the name of his people. At times his title of Dream Master brought him great pride, and at others nothing but bitterness.
“I have performed my duties to the best of my ability. I have helped my people, protected them from potentially harmful outsiders. I am a healer for the mind. The Ancient One was a healer for the body. Both talents are greatly needed within the village.” As he spoke, his body pulsed with desire as he watched the flicker of the firelight dance over this woman's delicate features. “I am destined to remain alone.”
Elise frowned up at him. “Why would anyone be forced to be a recluse, secluded from the rest of the world?”
He turned his head slightly to gaze into the fire across t
