Chapter 12: Four Totems
Sam’s first inclination had been to head east from Sacramento to try to meet Garrett, who would be on his way back to California with another train. But he knew in his heart that part of his life was over, just as was his life with Ramón. Once he made that decision, he left his horse at the livery. He had given the smith instructions to give the animal to Carlos in thanks for his friendship. Now he and Wolf would continue their journey on foot.
He recalled the words of Ancient Fire. “Look to S’unktokeca,” the old shaman had said. “When the time is right, he will show you the way.”
So now, he followed Wolf. And the dog seemed to know where he was to lead as he maintained a steady course northward. The mountains loomed ahead of them. The same feeling he’d had that
