CHAPTER 8
“Please, Papa. He only wishes to talk to his brother. If one of the Wetiko from the Eagle tribe took his brother, the leader would tell you. All Zach wishes is to know is if Baily is okay. If they are as close as I think they are, Baily will also want to see Zach,” Lake pleaded, as he brushed Zach’s hair from over his eye.
His papa sighed, “It might not happen, Lake. I will ask, but our treaty with the Eagle tribe is fairly new, and Leader Walker might not permit it.”
“The Eagle tribe’s new leader seems willing to join in peace with us. It would be seen as a sign of good faith,” Lake insisted.
“I will try, son. I’ll send Lakota with a message immediately,” his papa said.
Zach smiled at his father. “Thank you. It’s all I ask.”
The sound of the door opening and closing
