“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 Feeling trapped Copy Share Image
“You will be warm with me in my lodge? I have many buffalo robes. And plenty food. Meat, yes? And my strong… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Come to think of it, Warrior was even more dangerous with his first rifle. Remember the time he accidentally fired through my… — Catherine Anderson Hunter Copy Share Image
“I stayed hidden, Hunter. She screamed and screamed and screamed for help! And I did nothing. Nothing!” Tears burned in Hunter’s eyes.… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Let him carry you, eh? Whisper to him. Teach him your hands bring no pain--only good things. He will find sweet grass… — Catherine Anderson Gaze 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 Gaze 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 Children 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 Gaze 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 Every step Copy Share Image
“I’m quite a hand on names. Let me think on it.” “Something impressive for a boy, Ma.” Amy pursed her lips. “You… — Catherine Anderson Names 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 Bright star Copy Share Image
“As she lifted the skirt to examine it, Hunter stepped into the lodge, sending her scurrying for cover under the buffalo robe.… — Catherine Anderson Next time 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… — Catherine Anderson Father Copy Share Image
“When everyone had been dispatched, he turned to Loretta, one dark eyebrow cocked, his indigo eyes twinkling with laughter. “One wife and… — Catherine Anderson Flames Copy Share Image
“She and Hunter were enemies; that she understood. He hated her. She understood that even better. But deadly enemy or not, hated… — Catherine Anderson Enemies Understood Copy Share Image
“Hunter bent his head and pressed his face against her hair. The next instant she felt his lips on her neck. She… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“I love the People, Warrior.” “I know that. But you are no longer one with us.” Warrior toyed with the fringe on… — Catherine Anderson Bad thing Copy Share Image
“When they reached the river, he turned left. “ Tohobt Pah-e-hona , Blue Water River. You call it the Brazos, eh?” He… — Catherine Anderson Blue water Copy Share Image
“It took us two days to gather them! On foot! I will never hear the last of it! You call that no… — Catherine Anderson Marriage Copy Share Image
“You wish to go?” His jaw felt hard and warm. “I--yes, I wish to go.” He moved her hand from his cheek… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Someone must preserve the ways of the People,” Warrior rasped, “someone who will sing our songs and teach our ways. Unless you… — Catherine Anderson Warrior 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 Body heat Copy Share Image
“Swift Antelope caught Hunter’s arm before he could go inside his mother’s lodge. “Hunter, about the little yellow-hair.” “Yes, what about her?”… — Catherine Anderson Another time 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 First time Copy Share Image
“Lowering his hand to her belly, he pressed his palm against her spasm-stricken muscles and kneaded away the tightness. She felt like… — Catherine Anderson Caress Copy Share Image
“Swinging to his feet, Hunter scattered the fire so the flames licked feebly at the wood and threw the lodge into gentle… — Catherine Anderson Flames Copy Share Image
“Hunter studied her features, once so repulsive to him, now so cherished. He ran a finger up the fragile bridge of her… — Catherine Anderson Brow 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 Every man Copy Share Image
“He found Loretta awake when he entered his lodge. She was sitting up in bed, raking her fingers through her tangled hair.… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image
“There they came, forty Comanches, all whooping and hollering, lances raised, a frightening spectacle indeed. Forgetting for the moment that she must… — Catherine Anderson Gaze 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 Family 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 Cruel Copy Share Image
“I’m not your woman yet. Have you no shame? It’s broad daylight. People might see.” “They will see you are my woman.”… — Catherine Anderson Decent man Copy Share Image
“We should get back,” she said softly. “It’ll be getting dark soon. And I’m tired.” Brimming with the energy of youth, Swift… — Catherine Anderson Antelope Copy Share Image
“Good-bye, my friend,” she whispered. As if he had heard her, Hunter reappeared alone on the rise. Bringing his stallion to a… — Catherine Anderson Friendship Copy Share Image
“ Ai-ee ,” he whispered. “You learn quick.” Raising tear-filled eyes to his, she again spat in his face. This time he… — Catherine Anderson Gaze 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 Gaze Copy Share Image
“Bear fat for the burn. You will lie on your face.” Their gazes locked, laughter still shimmering in his. Seconds dragged by,… — Catherine Anderson Burned 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… — Catherine Anderson Children Copy Share Image
“When everyone had been dispatched, he turned to Loretta, one dark eyebrow cocked, his indigo eyes twinkling with laughter. “One wife and… — Catherine Anderson Gaze Copy Share Image