Manuel Lorado was a ruthless outlaw, who terrorized the south west territory with his gang. Manuel was fearless in a reckless sort of way, and neither the threats of any man nor the pleas of any woman could turn him from his purpose. But there was one soft spot in Manuel's makeup, that even his men respected. He had a strong, protective feeling for a child - any child - and on more than one occasion, his plans had been changed by the unexpected presence of a child.