“What did you say?” Henry grated. “I said shut up , Henry.” Rachel’s voice was still soft, but the glint in her… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“The wise ones called council. We cannot remain passive. The whites must be driven out. Now is the right time, while they… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter turned toward her and looped an arm around her waist. His eyes were dark splashes in the moonlight. “Blue Eyes, it… — Catherine Anderson Comanche Copy Share Image
“In a voice that rasped with frustration as well as tender amusement, Hunter said, “You have such a great want for me… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Loh-rhett-ah is here, eh?” Hunter reached to take Loretta’s hand, pulling her close to the bed. “Her heart has been laid upon… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You will go from this place with me, walk in my footsteps?” A strained silence settled between them. “Oh, yes, Hunter, yes.”… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I will not lift my blade against you.” “But what if you didn’t know? What if you went on a raid and… — Catherine Anderson Battle Copy Share Image
“Thank you for bringing me home. My heart will sing a song of friendship when I think of you, Hunter--for always into… — Catherine Anderson Friendship Copy Share Image
“Blue Eyes, I do not want stew,” Hunter whispered, his voice laced with tenderness. “If you hunger, we will have nuts and… — Catherine Anderson Hunger Copy Share Image
“After a long while the girl’s sobbing subsided, and her breathing became slow, measured. In her sleep she scooted her rump toward… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Meat broth. Hunter cradled her in one arm and held a steaming cup to her lips. Loretta filled her mouth. Her throat… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Well, I guess this is it.” “For this little bit time.” She looked up. “Hunter, you mustn’t--” He leaned toward her and… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“His people or Loretta? His mother’s and father’s faces flashed in his mind. Then others crowded in, Blackbird, Pony Girl, Turtle, Warrior,… — Catherine Anderson Parenting Copy Share Image
“When she finally grew still, a taut silence settled over them. From the corner of his eye he could see her worrying… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“On the eighth day of Hunter’s absence, along toward dusk, Loretta heard a distant yodeling sound and glanced up from Maiden’s cooking… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“From the hilltop Loretta watched the lone man walking toward her from the village. Relief flooded through her when she recognized Hunter’s… — Catherine Anderson Comanche Copy Share Image
“What is this to do with spit?” “It’s just a saying. When someone or something looks just like something else, it’s called… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I don’t understand her. I treat her kindly, yet she still shakes with fear at the thought of being one with me.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I was just thinking. Once I get home, we’ll be enemies again. My people would shoot you if you ever came around.… — Catherine Anderson Enemies Copy Share Image
“The snake writhed and hissed as Hunter lifted it from the pallet. For a moment he held it aloft. Then he looked… — Catherine Anderson Comanche Copy Share Image
“Can I have just a moment with the priest?” “For why?” “Just to ask him something.” Hunter’s grip on her arm relaxed.… — Catherine Anderson Time Copy Share Image
“Hunter was sitting under a brush arbor, tossing dice with several men, when Blackbird came tearing up the path between the lodges,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I have tried everything, Father. I’ve been kind to her. I’ve promised my strong arm will be hers forever into the horizon,… — Catherine Anderson Dark eyes Copy Share Image
“That night after supper, Loretta sat by the fire, using an overturned bucket as a stool, a mug of gritty coffee cupped… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I’ll die before I let you touch me. You hear me?” “Ah, but Blue Eyes, I tough you now.” He slid his… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Looking skyward, he searched for Loretta’s Great One, the Almighty Father to whom she gave thanks for her food. At first he… — Catherine Anderson Mother earth Copy Share Image
“ Toquet, mah-tao-yo .” Claiming her lips with his to muffle her protests, he reveled in the sweet taste of her breath,… — Catherine Anderson Tenderness Copy Share Image
“ Mah-tao-yo? ” Loretta leaped and opened her eyes. Hunter knelt beside her, a dark shadow against the blue-black, starlit sky. “You… — Catherine Anderson Darkness Copy Share Image
“There’s something I’ve been meaning to talk with you about. Bright Star wants you to notice her.” “Bright Star?” An incredulous expression… — Catherine Anderson Astronomy Copy Share Image
“As she lifted the skirt to examine it, Hunter stepped into the lodge, sending her scurrying for cover under the buffalo robe.… — Catherine Anderson Next time Copy Share Image
“I’m in no need of matrimony, Father. I still have my honor.” Hunter jerked her to his side and, in an ominously… — Catherine Anderson Father Copy Share Image
“Amy did as she was told, albeit reluctantly, describing with every step the dire fate that was in store for Loretta when… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter, I have no brothers. You are my brother. My wife is dead. My child is dead. My parents are dead. Must… — Catherine Anderson Bright star Copy Share Image
“I’m quite a hand on names. Let me think on it.” “Something impressive for a boy, Ma.” Amy pursed her lips. “You… — 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
“When everyone had been dispatched, he turned to Loretta, one dark eyebrow cocked, his indigo eyes twinkling with laughter. “One wife and… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“She and Hunter were enemies; that she understood. He hated her. She understood that even better. But deadly enemy or not, hated… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You wish to go?” His jaw felt hard and warm. “I--yes, I wish to go.” He moved her hand from his cheek… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Someone must preserve the ways of the People,” Warrior rasped, “someone who will sing our songs and teach our ways. Unless you… — Catherine Anderson Warrior Copy Share Image
“I love the People, Warrior.” “I know that. But you are no longer one with us.” Warrior toyed with the fringe on… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
