“Leaning her head back, she began her nightly ritual, wringing the rag to trickle the scented water along her throat and over… — Catherine Anderson Comanche Copy Share Image
“You will learn the meaning of this spit image, no? And say it to me. When we meet again?” Loretta tightened her… — Catherine Anderson Gaze 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 Bible Copy Share Image
“As he turned her face to study her, he said, “You have more courage than you have strength, Yellow Hair. It is… — Catherine Anderson Courage Copy Share Image
“Hunter, if you leave signs for other Comanche bands, why do white men have so much trouble finding you?” “They are not… — Catherine Anderson Think Stupid Copy Share Image
Parker: When can you start? Rainie: I can start tomorrow if you'd like. My schedule is pretty much open. All I have… — Catherine Anderson Cat Copy Share Image
“Come here, little one.” “I want to go back.” He hoped she stood there arguing for a time. “Obey your husband.” She… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“At noon the following day, the Comanches crested the rise above the Masters farm and drew in their horses, well out of… — Catherine Anderson Gaze 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 Children Copy Share Image
“When at last Hunter drew back for air, his dark eyes were cloudy with tenderness. He smiled a slow, thoughtful smile and,… — Catherine Anderson Dark eyes Copy Share Image
“You are dee-lish-us. Like sunshine, eh?” Unnerved by the gleam that had stolen into his eyes, Loretta caught hold of his hand… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Hunter’s name drifted to him on the wind, the call barely discernible yet shrill, like the whisper of a lost soul searching… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Come here, little one.” “I want to go back.” He hoped she stood there arguing for a time. “Obey your husband.” She… — Catherine Anderson Gaze 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 False promises Copy Share Image
“Put your arms around my neck, sweetheart." "Whatever for?" He grasped her wrists and lifted her arms himself. "Because," he whispered, "we're… — Catherine Anderson Bethany Copy Share Image
“The Comanche rode in a wide circle around the frightened, riderless horses and tossed Amy into the arms of a fellow Indian… — Catherine Anderson Black hair Copy Share Image
“Do you hunger for food?” he asked her softly. Loretta clamped a hand to her waist. “You know, actually I am hungry.… — Catherine Anderson Food Copy Share Image
“Afterward Hunter drew her gently into his arms and reminded her of the promises he had made her, that she would never… — Catherine Anderson Blue eyes 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 Comanche 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 Dark eyes Copy Share Image
“He is his face on the water, no? How is it you say this?” Loretta leaned sideways to see the stallion’s tracks.… — Catherine Anderson Saying Copy Share Image
“As pleased as Loretta was to see her aunt, she went up the sagging steps with mixed emotions, glancing over her shoulder… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“ Yo-oh-hobt pa-pi! Yo-oh-hobt pa-pi! ” a small girl cried, dancing around the mare’s legs, her button eyes gleaming, her plump brown… — catherine anderson Girl Copy Share Image
“A decision had been reached, and Loretta had the feeling she wasn’t going to like it. Hunter secured the bearskin flap so… — Catherine Anderson Comanche 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 Favor 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 Comanche 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 Black eyes Copy Share Image
“Hunter knew he should go directly to the central fire. It was the custom for warriors to give a public recounting after… — Catherine Anderson Hunter Copy Share Image
“Hunter enfolded Loretta’s hand in his and nudged his stallion into a walk, pulling her along with him toward his lodge. He… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Why aren’t we going now?” “You know why.” He tightened his hold on her ankle and tugged her closer, rolling over onto… — Catherine Anderson Straight face Copy Share Image
“Do you hunger for food?” he asked her softly. Loretta clamped a hand to her waist. “You know, actually I am hungry.… — Catherine Anderson Food Copy Share Image
“You make a smile inside me, that is why I want you. The way a man wants his wife.” He ran a… — Catherine Anderson Comanche Copy Share Image
“Over the course of the day, he revealed to her a boyish, mischievous side that she found enchanting. One moment he played… — Catherine Anderson Mischievous Copy Share Image
“No Black Robe, no marriage for your God. I am sure enough happy with a marriage my way.” With a determined glint… — Catherine Anderson Marriage Copy Share Image
“From the first we knew it could never work between us. Somehow, for a few wonderful days, we lost sight of that.… — Catherine Anderson Love Copy Share Image
“Hunter had been proud of few possessions during his life. He had, of course, been proud of his first bow and his… — Catherine Anderson Desire 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 Dark eyes Copy Share Image
“My chief wife will be a woman of my own blood.” He felt her stiffen and, seeking to mollify her, added, “You… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“If you hunger, we will have nuts and fruit, eh?” Loretta swallowed a lump of air. Fruit and nuts were better than… — Catherine Anderson Hunger 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
