Autumn Wind — Charlotte Boyett-Compo

When Mina Windwalker's innocence is shattered by the sight of her intended performing vile sexual acts upon a white whore, she flees in shame and disgust, determined to denounce their Joining.

But she does not have the right to refuse, or to flee. The agreement was made between their fathers and only one thing can break it besides death.

Takoda Dark Wolf is one of the clan's most respected warriors, but he has wanted Mina Windwalker since he was a youth and he does the unthinkable--he claims her for his woman without the blessing of the parents or the council