The Secret By: Mechelle Bark A Native American named Nashota goes back to save her mother and sisters from her stepfather. In danger by the man who was supposed to love and protect them, Nashota lives a horrible, abusive life for eleven years. She and her family finally escape, after some help from friends. She soon realizes the tribe of the Aquene Tribe is the safest and happiest she and her family have been in a long time...