Maire — Jenna Stewart

Maire O'Ryan, an independent Carolinian bent on living life as she sees fit, is hurt on the Arizona desert, alone and miles from her colleagues. Her only comfort is the presence of a circling eagle above and the sense of a warm fur wrapped around her at night. After two days, delirium keeps her from knowing whether her rescuers are real or dreams. Either way, they're delicious. John Eagle and his best friend, Gus Brannigan, were led to the white woman on the rock by John's totem, the eagle, but he doesn't know why. He understands only that he's now responsible for the green-eyed beauty. When a crisis erupts, John is surprised by Maire's determination to come with him and Gus as they cross the desert in search of a murderer. Long before their search ends, the men commit their hearts and bodies to the woman. And she has reciprocated.