“Don’t even think it, Loretta Jane.” “That’s Hunter out there, Uncle Henry.” “You don’t know that. You wanna part with you hair,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“This Comanche cannot change his face.” “And I can’t change mine.” He traced the hollow of her cheek, his mouth tipping into… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“We must go west. Alone, Blue Eyes, leaving all that we are behind. All those we love, your people, my people.” Loretta… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Cautiously Hunter asked, “Then what makes your heart sad?” She bit her bottom lip and tipped her head back to stare at… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Do you bleed from within?” Her face flamed, and she bit her lip. Hunter would have traded every horse he owned at… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“His gentleness and concern touched her. “It isn’t that bad, truly. If you want to--” Heat flooded her cheeks as the impropriety… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“One Indian was taller on horseback than all the rest, broader across the shoulders and chest. Hunter. She kept her gaze on… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Strong is right?” “Well, yes, I suppose you could say that.” “You say a woman cannot be bought. I say she can.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I think it’s plumb loco, that’s what!” The paddle thunked rhythmically against the sides of the tub, making such a din that… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You say it, and I will do it.” Confusion played upon her face. “What?” “You say to me how.” Scarlet dotted her… — 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
“Hunter grew amused, watching Loretta. When she threw him an accusing glance, he noted that her pupils had flared until her irises… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“At the edge of the village, Loretta saw a group of men milling, their horses ground-tied and outfitted for travel. “Are those… — 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
“Don’t even think it, Loretta Jane.” “That’s Hunter out there, Uncle Henry.” “You don’t know that. You wanna part with you hair,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You hurt?” Loretta knew he had gone to great lengths to be gentle with her earlier, but she was sore nonetheless. The… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Watching him, she was, for the first time in her life, appreciative of the male form, the smooth play of muscle in… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“She stared at Hunter; he stared at the doorway. When at last he looked at her, his eyes churned darkly with emotion.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“ Ob-be mah-e-vah. ” “What?” “Make room for me.” He lifted the robe and joined her on the pallet. “Wha--you’re not going… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Make a story for me, yes? About my Loh-rhett-ah when she was small like Blackbird.” She stared at him, clearly unable to… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“We will go to my lodge, yes? I will make you happy there where no one can see.” She slugged his shoulder.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter spread his hand under the cloth of the woman’s gown and stared at the clear outline of his fingers. As incredible… — 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
“You will walk backward in your footsteps and go forward a new way?” “I--” He slid her hand upward so it rested… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Loretta didn’t realize she had drifted off to sleep until she awoke to the delicious warmth of Hunter’s lips on her throat.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Smiling, he plucked a blade of grass and feathered it along her arm, reaching up under her loose sleeve. Next he directed… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Lances, leaning like drunken soldiers standing guard, lined the perimeter of the property, feathers fluttering, their slender shafts black lines in the… — 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
“Blue Eyes, you will be a fine wife in time,” he said gravely. “No, I won’t.” Her gaze flew to his, brimming… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“We must go west. Alone, Blue Eyes, leaving all that we are behind. All those we love, your people, my people.” Loretta… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter found Warrior down by the river, teaching Pony Girl to swim. Sitting beneath a cottonwood, Hunter pressed his back to the… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“When he finished his portion, he retrieved the other buffalo fur from where he had kicked it earlier and stretched out on… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Who is that girl?” Loretta demanded one evening. “What girl?” Hunter felt heat rising up his neck and avoided meeting his wife’s… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I want to go home very badly.” Loretta fixed her gaze on her captor’s medallion. All around her, the smell of his… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Don’t shoot,” Tom cautioned again. “That brave in the lead has a crooked lance with a white flag. Whatever it is they’re… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Surely you don’t mean right now. ” Her startled gaze focused on the lodge door. “It’s not even dark yet. People are… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Come out, White-Eyes,” the voice called. “I bring gifts, not bloodshed.” Henry, wearing nothing but his pants and the bandages Aunt Rachel… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Loretta’s shoulders slumped in defeat. With numb hands she lowered the rifle to the dirt. A nasty grin twisted Hunter’s mouth. “So… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Warrior, she’s going under!” Warrior snatched a handful of the child’s dripping hair and pulled her up for air. Giving his head… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Frustrated by her high neckline and her full skirts, he made a fist in the calico. “So much wannup. Where are you,… — 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
