Wind Whispering by Panik (pre-slash but safe for gen readers also, as I see it)

Here: http://www.852prospect.org/archive/archive/27/windwhispering.html. AU, Jim is sheriff of a small town (after he left Cascade), Blair a traveler on a mission. My opinion: Vivid and colorful style, credible characterization for this AU-setting, original ideas and twists, well drafted OCs, secrets that get revealed, thrillingly written, gripped me right from the start and didn't let go until the end, long. Definitely my kind of thing, definitely a recommendation. Off to read Panik's other work. *g*

Go, read - if you haven't already. *g*