Hiram Kinkaid, an army captain in the Confederate States of America Army, was a lean, handsome man. His effeminate gestures belied his strength and love of a good fight. Hiram would rather have been with the troops in the field than being a spy. Hiram, born in Missouri, had no southern accent. He and his family"s sympathies and allegiance lay with the south. Now Hiram was a spy, something that to him was demeaning. That is until he met Kenna, who he was ordered to work with. Acting as her escort, Hiram went with her to social functions. When necessary, he delivered messages for her. There was one redeeming factor in his relationship with Kenna; she had found Hiram to be a magnificent lover. While Hiram had fallen in love, he was but a convenience to Kenna.
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