![]() ![]() ![]() And the dark side of nature becomes a frightening adversary, too. But a cold-blooded old enemy and a ruthless new adversary threaten to crush Artis and Bear's chance for happiness. Their past and their destiny entwined, Artis and Bear meet and pledge their love. With his brothers safely settled, the time comes for Bear to find his own wife and future. Adopted by the Wyllies, he becomes a loyal and fiercely protective brother who journeys with them to Kentucky. Bear MacKee grew up in the Highlands too, but disease claims his parents on his family's voyage to the colonies. After seven long years, Artis receives her freedom dues - land in Kentucky. Forced into indentured servitude in the colonies, she becomes a Virginia plantation servant. ![]() Patrick Steller, the Countess of Sutherland's estate manager, murders Artis' family and burns her village. The Highland Clearances abruptly destroy Artis MacKay's idyllic world. ![]()
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