At dusk the four of them stopped en route home to sit on the riverbank under a canopy of cottonwood trees. Loretta hugged her bent knees, gazing at the reflection of leaves and fading sunlight on the...
As the mother of a small boy, she had developed a bad habit of carrying a little of everything in her purse, not to mention all the little treasures that Jeremy had given her—pretty rocks, a wilted vi...
As Red Buffalo disappeared into the darkness, Hunter’s hand, which was riding Loretta’s thickened waist, tightened. He glanced down, his brows lifting in question. With a wondrous expression on his fa...
Another rock jabbed her insole, and she winced, missing a step. He released her elbow and swept her off her feet into his arms. He took her so much by surprise that if she could have screamed, she wou...
Ah, , he whispered. You tremble.His mouth continued its downward path, lips like silk nibbling her collarbone. Acutely aware that the generous neckline of her shirt provided little barrier against him...
A vida passa enquanto estás a decidir o que hás de fazer
In heaven there were supposed to be angel wings, glorious songs of praise, streets lined in gold, and fluffy pink clouds.
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 his back and shaded his eyes with one arm. She wo...
Your wooden walls are far away, Yellow Hair. If you try to slip away, this Comanche will find you.Until that moment, the thought of swimming off hadn’t occurred to her. She shot a glance over her shou...
Your woman tries to flee, Red Buffalo snarled. She makes a lie of her promise to you, eh? It is just as I said. She can never be one with the People. Never! She is an , liar, and unworthy. She has mad...
Your own name isn’t half-bad. Bet you don’t know what Loretta means. Rachel folded the dough over, then glanced up with a teasing grin. Your momma and me picked it, mainly for the meaning.It’s a varia...
You will tell me of this anger that burns within you, eh?As if you don’t know!He propped his elbows on his bent knees. He’d never understand them. If she was still angry because he had mentioned taki...
You will sleep. The low timbre of his voice vibrated through her. I will watch.
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...
You will drink?Her eyes glittered up at him, so filled with hatred that a chill ran up his spine. Hunter grasped her chin again. Her nose, Warrior. And this time, turn loose when she starts to swallow...
You must teach her, eh? If you go down in battle and I have to take her into my lodge circle, I want to know her children are yours.She will learn. I will teach her honor if I kill her doing it.Warrio...
You make a smile inside me, that is why I want you. The way a man wants his wife. He ran a hand up her back, kneading her tense muscles. You will trust this Comanche? As you did when you rode in a gre...
You make a smile inside me, that is why I want you. The way a man wants his wife.
You make a God promise? You will lie with me in my buffalo robes?Loretta closed her eyes. The words stuck in her throat. She was sacrificing her self-respect. Her own people would forever scorn her if...
You got no choice, girl. Don’t think ya do. He’s not treatin’ ya too bad right now, but as God is my witness, he will. Just pray you go before they start in on ya. He swallowed again. I don’t know why...