Where is the high place the Great Ones spoke of? Where is the canyon filled with blood? And how will I ever reach across so great a distance to take Loh-rhett-ah’s hand?You must have faith. The high p...
Where are we going? she asked.You will see.She cast an uneasy glance at the knife on his belt. Then her eyes trailed up his muscular torso to his face. The breeze caught his hair, pulling it back so s...
When they reached the river, he turned left. , Blue Water River. You call it the Brazos, eh? He pointed ahead of them. , upstream. Jabbing a thumb over his shoulder, he said, , downstream. You will li...
When he finished his portion, he retrieved the other buffalo fur from where he had kicked it earlier and stretched out on his back beside her. Snapping his fingers, he pointed to the space next to him...
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...
What did you say? Henry grated.I said , Henry. Rachel’s voice was still soft, but the glint in her eyes was fighting mean. I’ve put up with your cussedness for nigh on nine years. No more. You apologi...
What did the Great Ones expect of him? Would the girl die if he pressed onward? And if he took her home to her people, what then? What of the prophecy? What of his people?As if he heard Hunter’s thoug...
We will go to my lodge, yes? I will make you happy there where no one can see.She slugged his shoulder. You did that on purpose!He laughed and tucked her under one arm to hold her close to his side as...
Watching him, she was, for the first time in her life, appreciative of the male form, the smooth play of muscle in motion, the subtle grace in strength. Lean tendons roped his buttocks and thighs. Whe...
This is why you come? To ask this favor?Please, Hunter, don’t say no. I’ll do anything, anything you ask.All trace of warmth left his eyes.Loretta stared up at him. She had come so far. She couldn’t b...
This Comanche cannot change his face.And I can’t change mine.He traced the hollow of her cheek, his mouth tipping into a sad smile. I like your face, Blue Eyes. It is carved upon my heart.
They would find their way west, just as the prophecy had foretold. She they would. The Comanche nation was doomed. There was no stopping the tide of white settlers that washed over their land. An ent...
The wise ones called council. We cannot remain passive. The whites must be driven out. Now is the right time, while they are at war amongst themselves. Their soldiers are away. They’re defenseless. Th...
The spittin’ image of--What was your dead friend’s name?It is not to be spoken. He is dead, no? To say his name would not show respect. What is this to do with spit?It’s just a saying. When someone or...
The snake writhed and hissed as Hunter lifted it from the pallet. For a moment he held it aloft. Then he looked at Loretta. After what seemed an eternity, he pulled his knife, beheaded the rattler, an...
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...
The moment Hunter stepped into the lodge, Loretta swiped the tears from her cheeks and began clanging pots so loudly that her ears rang. Perverse though it was, she fell back on her anger to hide her...
The hate has gone from you to a faraway place you cannot find, as it was spoken in the prophecy. That’s why it is time for you to walk your own way. You must fight the last great fight for the People,...
Surely you don’t mean right Her startled gaze focused on the lodge door. It’s not even dark yet. People are still awake. You haven’t eaten. There’s no fire built. We can’t just--He lifted the door fl...
She is the woman. Already, part of the prophecy has come to pass, eh? Her voice has been returned to her.And she has stolen your Comanche heart, has she not?She has great courage for one so small, but...