“Blue Eyes…” He trailed his lips down one of her braids until he found the sweet curve of her neck. “Make a… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Make a picture for me, yes? So I can see what you fear.” “What good will that do?” “Fear is a strong… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“And I have blown like the wind, yes? Angry because you sleep away from me?” “No. But I know you have every… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You are the wife I want. One wife, for always.” “Didn’t you hear what I said? I can’t be a wife to… — 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
Do you think courage means being fearless? Or daring? Courage, real courage, is taking three steps when it terrifies you. — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter drew her back against his chest and bent his head to press his face to her hair. “Blue Eyes…” He trailed… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You will be my friend again?” he asked huskily. “We will make laughter together, yes? And you will lie beside me when… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Blue Eyes…” Hunter sighed and interlaced his fingers, bending his knuckles backward, stalling because he didn’t want to say the wrong thing.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Ah, nei mah-tao-yo ,” he whispered. “You tremble.” His mouth continued its downward path, lips like silk nibbling her collarbone. Acutely aware… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“He could only trust in the Great Ones that all would be well for her there. He feared her adoptive father might… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“It was my wish to make your fear small, not big. To become your good friend, not your enemy.” “Oh, Hunter, I… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I strike fear into you because I am a man?” “It isn’t funny.” “I do not laugh. It is a sad thing,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I’m frightened,” she said shakily. “I am frightened beside you,” he murmured. “You? But why are you--” “Because you are sunshine. Because… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“It is good I came, my father. You have the gift. Already my heart is lighter.” Many Horses ran his tongue over… — 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 Copy Share Image
“ Ai-ee! ” Woman with Many Robes crossed the packed grass-and-dirt floor and leaned forward to peer at Loretta. After babbling shrilly… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
I strike fear into you because I am a man?" "It isn't funny." "I do not laugh. It is a sad thing,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Lie on your back and close your eyes. Let me chase your fear away.” — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“It was my wish to make your fear small, not big. To become your good friend, not your enemy.” “Oh, Hunter, I… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“If I could be the one to go, I would. She’s my daughter.” “And she’s my little sister. Maybe not by blood,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I’d like to be friends again--truly I would.” “Then it will be so.” He nuzzled her ear. “But Hunter, don’t you see?… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“It will be well. My people will accept. You are one with them now, the wife of a warrior. In time, you… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“No more fear, eh? If I grow angry, I will bring you my mother’s spoon.” She sniffed and laughed. “A lot of… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I’m frightened,” she said shakily. “I am frightened beside you,” he murmured. “You? But why are you--” “Because you are sunshine. Because… — 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 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 caused them,… — Catherine Anderson 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 even voice,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
“ 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 Image
