Part Two, Winter: Chapters 9-13 Summary

In Chapter Nine, Willa talks with Ham who advises her that they can get though the winter without hiring any more hands. He also tells Willa that she needs to slow down and when she balks questions her faith in him. Willa tells Ham that this is a low comment, but it Ham knows that Willa will at least think about slowing down,

In the house, Nate tells Willa that there is some paperwork to go over and then leaves to ride out to meet Adam, Tess and Lily. Ben teases Willa that Nate is interested in Tess. Willa wonders if Tess is the kind of woman that Ben is interested in. The two flirt again until Ben challenges Willa and she accepts, kissing him. The passion flares between them and Ben asks Willa to...