Although Susan is to be paid for her services, she is a recognized consort and any heir she bears to the heretofore-childless Thorin will be considered legitimate. Before consummating her relationship with Thorin, however, she falls in love with Roland and becomes involved in the young gunslinger's plans to prevent John Farson from using an oilfield near Hambry to supply his troops with crude oil. When Roland and his friends are framed for Thorin's murder and arrested, she breaks them out of jail and helps them escape Hambry.
Despite being compensated for her services, Susan is a recognized wife and any child she has with the childless Thorin will be considered legitimate. Before marrying Thorin, however, she falls in love with Roland and becomes involved in his plans to prevent John Farson from using an oilfield near Hambry to supply his troops with crude oil. When Roland and his companions are falsely accused of murdering Thorin and arrested, Susan helps them escape jail and flee Hambry.