“ You are the wife I want. One wife, for always.Didn’t you hear what I said? I can’t a wife to you. I’m-- A shudder shook her, and she hugged her waist. I’m a coward, Hunter. As if you haven’t figured… Catherine Anderson
“ Would you let go? It’s indecent, you touching me like this.In-dee-sent?Indecent. Shameful. Would you let go? It is my foot, you know.And you are my woman. Catherine Anderson
“ What was she thinking? Tarnished Silver? Brother. He probably practiced that smoldering look in the mirror so all women within a mile would fall over like nine pins when he smiled. Well, count her out… Catherine Anderson
“ We can’t tarry. Let’s gather food and light out.Without seein’ Ma?There isn’t time.I’m not leavin’ until I see my ma. It’s not me Hunter’s after!He’ll snatch you back all the same! He has crazy ideas… Catherine Anderson
“ Uncle Henry visiting a fancy house? Oh, Aunt Rachel, I bet those ladies double their rates when they see the likes of him coming!No doubt, Rachel said grimly. Catherine Anderson
“ To the west, the sinking sun was a red orb, streaking the evening sky with wisps of dark gray and pink. Loretta no longer sat erect on the horse to keep her breasts from touching the Comanche’s naked… Catherine Anderson
“ The outcome of their battle was a foregone conclusion, and Loretta knew it. His friends encouraged him, whooping with ribald laughter each time her ruffles flashed. She snatched the dirty peace flag f… Catherine Anderson
“ The girl is half my size. I think I can handle her without calling council.You disappoint me, Hunter. Where is the patience you show with the wild horses you train? Has it gone the way of the wind?A h… Catherine Anderson
“ The child bounded onto the bed, landing on all fours, her round face wreathed in a smile. What is your name? Hunter translated, tousling the imp’s hair as he hunkered beside the bed. Loh-rhett-ah, eh?… Catherine Anderson
“ That night after supper, Loretta sat by the fire, using an overturned bucket as a stool, a mug of gritty coffee cupped in her palms, her gaze fixed sightlessly on the shifting flames. The other women… Catherine Anderson
“ Suddenly it struck her as hysterically funny. She had been captured by savages and dragged halfway across Texas. Never once, not even when he had just cause, had Hunter hit her with enough force to hu… Catherine Anderson
“ Strong is right?Well, yes, I suppose you could say that.You say a woman cannot be bought. I say she can. I am strong. I am right.Just when she started to relax around him, he jerked the rug from under… Catherine Anderson
“ Still trailing Amy, Loretta spotted Hunter the moment his horse drew out in front of the others. Heaving for air, she stumbled to a stop and glanced over her shoulder. Hunter, broad back to the wagons… Catherine Anderson
“ 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 it.And swallowed tooth, pit and all, so he wouldn’t emb… Catherine Anderson
“ Smiling, he plucked a blade of grass and feathered it along her arm, reaching up under her loose sleeve. Next he directed his attention to her leg, tracing a circle around the top of her moccasin, gra… Catherine Anderson
“ She turned her face to touch her lips to his neck. Make a memory with me, Hunter, she whispered huskily. One more beautiful memory. Catherine Anderson
“ She saw Hunter reaching toward her out of the corner of her eye. She looked at him as he lowered his medallion necklace over her head. The flat stone was still warm from where it had rested against hi… Catherine Anderson
