“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
“Look into my eyes. Do you see a new morning with new beginnings?” He searched her gaze, and then, in a husky… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You are my woman. You will sure enough marry no other.” “Well, if you think I’m going to marry you , you… — 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… — 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
“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
“ 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
“Loretta opened her eyes and gazed up at her Comanche husband through a haze of longing. By degrees her pulse slowed, and… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“This is why you come? To ask this favor?” “Please, Hunter, don’t say no. I’ll do anything, anything you ask.” All trace… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Blue Eyes, you will drink?” Loretta waved him away. A long silence settled over them. Then Hunter grasped her chin and forced… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You will lie on your back? No harm, eh? I will watch.” “Must you?” “ Hein? ” Hein? Loretta had no inkling… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“My heart is on the ground, Hunter. My uncle can’t find Santos. He says no one but a Comanche would know how… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Pray your words, old man.” The priest licked his lips and glanced fearfully at the crowd of savages around them. Perhaps it… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Held captive now by more than bonds and strength of arm, she turned her face to study his, fascinated by the sleepy… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter tossed another piece of wood onto the fire, sending up a spray of live coals, a few of which fell in… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“Why would he think I’d steal you away? I’m the one victimized, the one who left her family.” “This saddens your heart?”… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“There was no such thing in being prepared for Henry’s temper when it blew. Though Loretta was braced for it, she still… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Ah, yes, this is the way of it, eh? A heathen and his woman?” His face twisted in a sneer as he… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Ice. Loretta sucked in a whine of air as the shock of water washed over her body. A warm arm encircled her… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Holy Mother, you near shot my foot off, you damned fool woman!” “Next time, I won’t miss.” Henry sputtered, so mad he… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You got no choice, girl. Don’t think ya do. He’s not treatin’ ya too bad right now, but as God is my… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“ Mea , go. Until your loyalty to me is greater than your hatred.” “I have stepped between you and enemy rifles!”… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“A blur of movement, Hunter threw the fur onto the riverbank and waded toward her. She couldn’t touch bottom and, despite the… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Your heart holds great love for her.” “Yes. Those terrible men-- She’s just a little girl. They’ve already had her for eight… — 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
“As Red Buffalo disappeared into the darkness, Hunter’s hand, which was riding Loretta’s thickened waist, tightened. He glanced down, his brows lifting… — 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 Copy Share Image
“My mother, Woman with Many Robes, asks if you want to eat?” Loretta gave an emphatic shake of her head, pressing closer… — 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
“I come for the woman,” the Comanche repeated, never taking his gaze from her. “And I bring my finest horses to console… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter’s mother stood over him, wringing her hands, while he gathered his gear to ride out. “My tua , your anger burns… — 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,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“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
“You do not like me too good. This is a sad thing, eh?” With a sweep of his hand, he indicated the… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“She blinked and forced herself to focus on him. Laughter twinkled in his eyes. She realized that since he had decided not… — 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
