# **They Mocked the Woman Who Came to Feed Them. By Winter’s End, Every Man at Grady Ranch Would Know Who She Truly Was.**NVP
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Chapter 15 - Into the Black Mountains
The journey toward Dead Man's Pass was brutal and steep. As the riders climbed higher into the mountain range, the spring air turned biting cold once again. Narrow trails flanked by sheer cliffs required absolute concentration. Edith rode near the center, her mother’s locket tucked safely beneath her thick wool coat. Looking at the rugged wilderness around her, she began to understand the incredible strength Lydia must have possessed to navigate these very mountains years ago while protecting a helpless baby.
