The Ranger in the Hills — Lucy Walker

The tall shadow slipped round the rocks, part of the night landscape. Now Kate would discover the truth about Gideon. As he held her close she knew that the strength in his arms was the strength of a real man.

I'm sorry, Gideon, She whispered, but I had to come and find you...

Listen Katie - his voice was very low - you must go back - it's dangerous out here. We're not the only people looking for Gideon Dent's Track but we are the ones who've found the old survey pegs. Katie girl, you must, you will go back?

She hardly heard the words, utterly absorbed by the tenderness that was in that whispered pleading...