“Why this girl?” Hunter tossed a sliver of wood onto the flames. “Another will not do.” — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Can I ask something?” Hunter’s mouth lifted at one corner. “If I say no, you will be silent?” “Are you saying I… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter, why did you tie me to stakes again tonight? How long do you plan to do that?” “Until my touch is… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“My heart rides with you, tah-mah. ” Hunter moved his hands in a light caress down Loretta’s arms, then released her. “And… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“We’re fine. Trust me. I rode to Hunter’s village, didn’t I?” “With directions from Hunter!” “Well, from now on I have to… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter’s already low spirits plummeted. It was a sad state of affairs when an untried boy had more luck with women than… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Something deep within Loretta knotted, twisted. She hugged her middle and tried desperately not to think, to deny the reality she could… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter, I think I’d better leave you, yes? So you can make peace with your woman.” With a grimace, Hunter nodded. “Her… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“He must figger it’s good riddance,” Amy mused. “They can cover twice the distance we can in a day. What else could’ve… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I will go wherever the Great Ones lead me,” Hunter whispered. “You know I will. It’s just that I can’t see the… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter enfolded Loretta’s hand in his and nudged his stallion into a walk, pulling her along with him toward his lodge. He… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter rolled onto his back, taking her with him. He loved the feel of her slender length pressed against him. Running his… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter’s name drifted to him on the wind, the call barely discernible yet shrill, like the whisper of a lost soul searching… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I can handle her until she gets used to me.” “She’s a fighter.” “And I am twice her size.” Hunter almost wished… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter spread the pallet and motioned for her to lie next to him. Keeping her back to him, she stretched out on… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I would like to make arrangements with you--to take her as my wife. Not right away, of course. When she grows old… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“My heart is filled with great love for you,” he whispered. Tears sprang to Loretta’s eyes. She couldn’t name the emotion that… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You aren’t lost, Hunter. The words in your song will guide you. And when you falter, your Great Ones will lead you--to… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter had been proud of few possessions during his life. He had, of course, been proud of his first bow and his… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter knew he should go directly to the central fire. It was the custom for warriors to give a public recounting after… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You will drink?” “No,” she whispered. Hunter uncapped the gourd and pressed it upon her. “You must drink, Blue Eyes.” “No.” Hunter… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Please,” Tom whispered. “There’s other gals you can steal. Don’t take this one. Let her go home to her family.” Breaking off,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“A-are you going on a raid tomorrow after you take me home?” He glanced up from his work. “With this? His dark… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“All my children would be--” Hunter rolled his eyes. “Can you see me, surrounded by White Eyes?” “Ah, that is the trouble.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You aren’t going to get her? She’s your wife. Her place is beside you.” “A man cannot own a woman, cousin. He… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter’s name drifted to him on the wind, the call barely discernible yet shrill, like the whisper of a lost soul searching… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“They drifted back to reality slowly, limbs entwined, heartbeats erratic, bodies shimmering with sweat. Hunter drew her head onto his shoulder, unwilling… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Strangling fear surged up his throat. Amy, skirts flying, blond hair a gleaming target, was running in a straight line for the… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter?” She grasped his shoulders for support, digging her nails into his flesh. “Hunter?” “I am here. Be easy.” He slid a… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Did I test your patience, my father?” Many Horses seemed to ponder that question a moment. “I found myself short on patience… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter would never have told her to come to him if he hadn’t believed she could find him. Between her and Friend,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter studied her features, once so repulsive to him, now so cherished. He ran a finger up the fragile bridge of her… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter bent his head and pressed his face against her hair. The next instant she felt his lips on her neck. She… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Tears sprang to Hunter’s eyes when she reached up to hug his neck, clinging to him even though he was the one… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Loretta Jane, I got me this deep-down feelin’ that we’ve bit off a hunk too big to chew.” “We’re fine. Trust me.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“The girl is half my size. I think I can handle her without calling council.” “You disappoint me, Hunter. Where is the… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You would prefer that she live for always away from you?” Hunter’s gut contracted. In that instant he realized how much he… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter stretched out beside her, head propped on one hand, his eyes never leaving her. She was acutely conscious of his gaze,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Studying her small face, Hunter realized two things: he didn’t want her to be like anyone else, and, right or wrong, he… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You’d better keep her tied.” “Why?” A yawn stretched Hunter’s dark face. “Because she’s looking skittish.” “She’s naked.” Sheathing his knife, Hunter flopped on… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“I have such great love for you, little one. Such great love.” “I love you just as much, Hunter. I thought I’d die when… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“Blue Eyes, you will say yes to me?” “Tonight? Now?” “Yes, tonight. Before this time between us passes.” When she sat, silent, watching, Hunter… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“My heart is filled with great love for you,” he whispered. Tears sprang to Loretta’s eyes. She couldn’t name the emotion that caused them,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“I’m in no need of matrimony, Father. I still have my honor.” Hunter jerked her to his side and, in an ominously even voice,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“You know, I should start thinking on names. I have to be over two months gone. A name is important. Especially for this baby.”… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“As he tightened his embrace around her, he knew he'd made the right choice. He held the whole world in his arms.” — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“You will tell your sons and daughters about me, yes?” Hunter wished he could weep, but the tears were dammed behind his lids, aching… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“Speaking of pits in plum pudding, do you remember your sister’s first attempt? Your grandfather broke off his only remaining tooth trying to eat… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“You ever seen what they do to a captive white woman? If you ask me, them Injuns got exactly what was coming to ’em.”… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“I would like to make arrangements with you--to take her as my wife. Not right away, of course. When she grows old enough.” The… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“ Toquet , it is well, little one. It is finished, eh?” She panted, tossing her head. “It h-hurts!” “It will pass,” he assured… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“Make a story for me, yes? About my Loh-rhett-ah when she was small like Blackbird.” She stared at him, clearly unable to believe he… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“He ran his palm up the curve of her back and then removed his arm from around her, amused at how swiftly she rolled… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
“Another uplifting development was Amy’s recovery from her ordeal. Loretta could scarcely believe how quickly the child was regaining her former gaiety, and she… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share
