“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 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 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
“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
“Why is my father not here? I will tell you why. He knows she scattered the horses of every man in the… — 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 Copy Share Image
“Mother's Eden: Does your Matthew... Well, does he make you feel as if he just handed you a handful of Stars? Eden:… — 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 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
“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 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
“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 Copy Share Image
“If I don’t take her back to her wooden walls, she will die.” Hunter met his father’s steady gaze across the leaping… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“How is your woman taking this?” Warrior asked. “Her heart is on the ground.” Warrior sighed. “This is bad, Hunter, very bad.… — Catherine Anderson Copy Share Image
“All my children would be--” Hunter rolled his eyes. “Can you see me, surrounded by White Eyes?” “Ah, that is the trouble.… — 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 Copy Share Image
“Did I test your patience, my father?” Many Horses seemed to ponder that question a moment. “I found myself short on patience… — 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
“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