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white leopard would be a very rare occurrence.”
    “Don’t downplay the dreams. Sara’s been working with the Priestess for a long time now. Her psychic abilities have improved immensely.”
    “I know. I didn’t mean to be rude. But really I’ll be all right. Forgive me, but I want to be away from everyone on the ranch. I need this time alone. Jewel is not intrusive. She’ll give me plenty of space.”
    “All right, but call if you have the slightest inkling of trouble.” Daren took hold of her shoulders. “We love you, Sis.”
    Tears filled her eyes, but she blinked them rapidly away. A lump formed in her throat. “I love you all, too.”
    Daren pulled her into his arms and hugged her. “We want you to meet the right person or persons and be happily in love.” He leaned back and smiled. “We all believe it will happen for you. Maybe it already has.”
    Rae walked to her dresser and put powder on her nose and under her eyes. “You’re talking about Cad.”
    “Yes.”
    “I’m not ready to love anyone. Too much has happened lately.”
    Daren picked up her suitcases and started out of the room. He glanced back. “Love tends to come along whether we’re ready or not.” He winked at her and strode toward the kitchen and out the door. Rae grabbed her purse and hurried after him.
     
    * * * *
     
    Jewel put Rae’s suitcase in the guest bedroom. She turned and gave Rae a hug. “I can’t believe you’re here. I made a pot of chili, cornbread, and a pitcher of tea. Get comfortable and join me in the kitchen.”
    Rae took a deep breath after Jewel left the room. A sense of calm had settled in her as they’d driven the winding highway to Jewel’s cottage. They had passed the nearest small town where Rae had often visited during her previous trips here. When they had gotten out of the car, the scent of pine and a whiff of fresh, cool air had greeted her. She’d been tempted many times to build a place similar to Jewel’s and in the same vicinity. There was something about the area that drew her to it. Maybe she’d go by a realtor office and check out places for sale.
    She walked into the adjoining bathroom and splashed her face with cold water, then unbraided her hair and leisurely brushed the long strands out until they fell soft on her shoulders and back. Even little things like letting her hair go free made her feel looser, more refreshed. From the kitchen, the smell of Jewel’s chili permeated the small house. Taking quick strides, she went to join her friend.
    Jewel was turned toward the stove, and sunlight sparkled through the window onto her unusual hair. It was an indefinable color, a mixture of blonde, gold, dashes of red, and some dark brown. It looked to Rae as though a beautician took a bit of all the colors and threw them onto Jewel’s head.
    She was tall like Rae, but thinner. Since many thought the really beautiful had to be skinny, there were those who would say Rae was too plump. Rae had often envied Jewel her hair and her figure.
    “You’re deep in thought,” Jewel said.
    “I was remembering how much I envy you your sexy body and gorgeous hair.”
    “Yeah, until Nate came along and made you realize you were a beauty yourself.”
    Rae frowned and shook her head. “It was a teenage crush. Nothing more.”
    “Do you mean you’ve finally quit waiting for him? I hope so. I never did like him that much.”
    “You never said anything.”
    “I didn’t feel I could until you realized yourself that you deserved better. What happened to open your eyes?”
    “He came home for a visit with a wife and son.”
    “Shit!” She turned from stirring the chili. “Are you all right? I would go and put my foot in it.”
    “I wish I had made the decision myself. I’ve spent valuable time pining over a man who never wanted me.”
    “Well, it’s not too late to look for someone else.”
    “Do you ever want to marry, Jewel?”
    Jewel took her time answering. She poured the chili into bowls and