Horse Guardian Series
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I Dark Fire | | II Desert Song | | III Condor Mountain | | IV Swift Current |  |
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V Gold Fever | | VI Frantic Flight | | VII Rattlesnake Rock | | VIII Sobekkare's Revenge | |
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IX Mystic Tide | | X Silver Dream | | XI Fighting Chance | | XII Wolf Chasm | |
Frantic Flight, Guardian VI
"I tell you, I'll pay you tomorrow," Madame Celeste hissed. "Monsieur Dupont comes tomorrow to get the pony, and then I can give you the money for your aunt."
For a moment, Giselle couldn't speak. Could hardly breathe. When she finally was able to form words, her voice felt scratchy. "Monsieur Dupont? He's coming for Domi?"
"Yes," said the woman, then her voice became softer. "I know you like this pony, but he is getting old, Giselle. When I have enough money, I'll buy a younger pony to take his place. You will like this new one just as much, oui?"
"But Madame," emotion choked Giselle's voice. "Monsieur Dupont buys horses and ponies for slaughter."
"Yes, but that is the way of life, Giselle."
"But Madame..."
"No more talking. Come back tomorrow and I'll give you your money." The door shut in Giselle's face. She stood for a moment, breathing heavily. She had to do something, but what?
Little does Giselle know that an even bigger challenge lies ahead. Back at her aunt's house, a slave trader is waiting. Giselle's aunt has just sold him the orphans that were forced upon her - Giselle and her little brother!
How can she save Domi when she can't even save her own brother? Or when she can't even save herself?
But maybe, just maybe, she can.
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