“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
“You do not spit when your sister may suffer my wrath. I should keep her, I think. She is a brave warrior,… — Catherine Anderson 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
“ 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 Copy Share Image
“Within her grew a child, both tosi tivo and Comanche, the child of the great warrior with indigo eyes and his honey-haired… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Knowing what he wanted, he went after it with single-minded intensity, until a hoarse moan ripped from her and she arched toward… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“From the moment she had stepped out from her wooden walls, the path ahead of him had been clearly marked, but he… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“His arm tightened around her shoulders. With one large hand he clasped both of hers, squeezing her fingers, rubbing as if to… — 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
“Opening it, she withdrew her neatly folded bloomers. Creeping to the bed, she laid them on the fur beside Hunter. Tears stung… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Somewhat revived by the water she had been forced to consume, Loretta sat astride the mare, suffering the confines of Hunter’s arm… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“The laughter left his eyes. He caught her chin and turned her face, his gaze tracing the faint bruise on her cheek.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I don’t know why you even want me!” A sad smile twisted his mouth as he recalled how she had walked out… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You are Comanche now, yes?” he said hopefully. “One with us.” Indefinable emotions played across her face. “I’m married to a Comanche.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“You will drink?” Her eyes glittered up at him, so filled with hatred that a chill ran up his spine. Hunter grasped… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Loretta awoke shortly after dawn, alone in a cocoon of fur. She had only the haziest memory of Hunter carrying her to… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“One unto the other, with no horizon, that is what she wants! Imagine her setting up a lodge, tanning hides, sewing, cooking,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“As quickly as they had advanced, the Comanches retreated. Loretta, buffeted by the wind, stood alone on the flats until they rode… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Perhaps we have acted wrongly, sending you to fetch her. Perhaps it was meant for her to come of her own free… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Your wooden walls are far away, Yellow Hair. If you try to slip away, this Comanche will find you.” Until that moment,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I need your strong arm. Can you set your hate for her aside and ride beside me?” Red Buffalo wiped his cheeks… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“The Indian reached to his belt and pulled something loose. Lifting it high, he stared straight at the window where Loretta stood.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“The outcome of their battle was a foregone conclusion, and Loretta knew it. His friends encouraged him, whooping with ribald laughter each… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Less than an hour later the girls were nearly ready to leave. Amy had just gone out to saddle her horse, and… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Many Horses was putting the finishing touches on a bow he had been making when Hunter entered the tepee. Setting the weapon… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Jumpin’ Jehoshaphat, there’s Injuns in the yard!” Loretta catapulted upward and landed on all fours in the middle of the bed. Peeking… — 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
“Oh, Hunter, I’m sorry,” she said on the crest of a sob. “I didn’t mean to hurt you like this. I didn’t… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Look what I have here. A gift, yes? For your woman. A gift like no other.” He pulled something sparkly from a… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter crouched beside the fire, a cup of coffee cradled in his palms, his gaze fixed on the shifting flames. He could… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Hunter slipped from the bed and grabbed his breeches to pull them on. Bathed in moonlight, the planes of his body were… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“I would have you beside me,” he told her huskily. “But you promised to take me home.” The stallion nickered and sidestepped,… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“By the fifth night his perseverance was rewarded with a smile from Amy after Swift Antelope escorted her home from their daily… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“He had once told Loretta that he would be as nothing without his people, and that was true. He would be giving… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Loretta stared up at him, trying to assure herself that he was only bluffing. She had run away; now he meant to… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Willow leaves swayed before Hunter’s eyes, but his gaze held fast, riveted on the slender girl as she tried to break his… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“Come, let’s get in the house. You never know with those savages. They’re just as likely to double back to catch us… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“A loud clunk resounded behind her. She glanced over her shoulder, expecting to see her husband. Instead she looked straight into Red… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“When at last she scooted over to him, Hunter experienced a feeling like none he had ever felt. It went beyond satisfaction,… — 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
“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
