Lie on your back and close your eyes. Let me chase your fear away. With nothing to fear, there is no need to die, eh?No. She tried to push him away. No.He slipped an arm under her knees and drew her d...
It is time I watched my grandson learn to shoot. I and my friends are placing bets. I have two horses that say he will shoot Warrior in the thigh. Old Man thinks it will be in the rump. Want to wager?...
It seemed to Hunter that every time he turned around, Bright Star hovered nearby, fluttering her lashes and blushing, making such an obvious play for Hunter’s affections that he knew it couldn’t escap...
You are my woman. You will sure enough marry no other.Well, if you think I’m going to marry , you have another think coming! Never, do you hear me?With that, she wrapped her arms around herself and gl...
And confused,
[...] He didn't want his wife to read historical romances because it might give her unrealistic expectations. [...] If I had been him, I would have been reading your books every time you laid them dow...
It will be well. My people will accept. You are one with them now, the wife of a warrior. In time, you will want to be beside me. Your fear will leave. You will see. Until then, this Comanche will wai...
You know, I should start thinking on names. I have to be over two months gone. A name is important. Especially for this baby.Why especially this one? Rachel asked, looking up from the bread she was kn...
I’d like to be friends again--truly I would.Then it will be so. He nuzzled her ear.But Hunter, don’t you see? We’re Ah, yes, married. Hunter’s mind circled the word, trying to imagine what images it c...
You will drink?No, she whispered.Hunter uncapped the gourd and pressed it upon her. You must drink, Blue Eyes.No.Hunter retied the canteen strap to his surcingle, swallowing down a surge of anger. You...
You will go from this place with me, walk in my footsteps?A strained silence settled between them.Oh, yes, Hunter, yes.Do not make a promise of it quick. We must go west. Alone, Blue Eyes, leaving all...
I’m Ah, yes, afraid. He studied her beaded moccasins. Because I am Comanche?She squeezed her eyes closed. It isn’t that, not anymore. That’s just an excuse!Cautiously Hunter asked, Then what makes you...
So we go to fight, do we?I go.Then we go with you. Hog fastened his gaze on the huddled shape under the mesquite bush for a moment. You’d do the same.Hunter mounted up. You’re certain you want to go?...
I’m frightened, she said shakily.I am frightened beside you, he murmured.You? But why are you--Because you are sunshine. Because you make a glad song inside me. I have great fear that you will go away...
Why? You ever seen those tiny cages they stick cats in? And those
They drifted back to reality slowly, limbs entwined, heartbeats erratic, bodies shimmering with sweat. Hunter drew her head onto his shoulder, unwilling to let her go. A half smile settled on his mout...
No brave he knew had a woman such as this.
Crackle of the
Loretta’s gaze shifted to the child he held. Running forward with upraised arms, she cried, Amy! Oh, Amy! He found you! Thanks be to God!Hunter wasn’t sure exactly what he had been expecting from Lore...
I’m quite a hand on names. Let me think on it.Something impressive for a boy, Ma. Amy pursed her lips. You know--like Mighty Fighter. Or Wise King. You gotta remember how Hunter thinks. They give boys...
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