“ You ever seen what they do to a captive white woman? If you ask me, them Injuns got exactly what was coming to ’em.Mr. Steinbach lifted a quizzical brow. You ever see how some white men treat a squaw?… Catherine Anderson
“ You can make war with your eyes for a moon and win no battles. I grow tired of your anger, Blue Eyes.She lifted her small nose in the air and refused to look at him. Her hair had dried in a wild tangl… Catherine Anderson
“ You are my woman! He swept his hand toward the door. I have spoken it before my people. You must walk always in my footsteps. That is the way of it. A woman does not leave her husband. It is forbidden… Catherine Anderson
“ You are dee-lish-us. Like sunshine, eh?Unnerved by the gleam that had stolen into his eyes, Loretta caught hold of his hand to disentangle it from her hair. Just because there were no scalps in his lo… Catherine Anderson
“ Would you let go? It is my foot, you know.And you are my woman.She threw her head back and sighed. He had a grip like an iron vise and outweighed her by a good ninety pounds, every ounce muscle. For… Catherine Anderson
“ Why can’t you understand that? A woman must come freely.Lowering his hand to her waist, he leaned away from her, his dark eyes searching, thoughtful. And when you come freely, you will have no fear?I-… Catherine Anderson
“ While she prayed, she listened--for Hunter, for some telltale sound that he was indeed out there, as she sensed he was. She knew, as surely as if Hunter had told her, that he was watching over her. Sh… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ When she lowered her hands, her reflection shimmered up at her, pale and golden in contrast with the bronzed, dark-haired man next to her. Seeing herself beside him made the nightmarish situation she… Catherine Anderson
“ What is this to do with spit?It’s just a saying. When someone or something looks just like something else, it’s called a spittin’ image. I don’t know why.You do not know, but you say the words? The wo… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ Well, with Hunter as the father, I have to think of names he’d approve of.You call that child Running Water and I’ll disown you.Loretta giggled. I don’t know. After hemming all those diapers, maybe Ru… Catherine Anderson
“ Well, I guess this is it.For this little bit time.She looked up. Hunter, you mustn’t--He leaned toward her and crossed her lips with a finger. You can read my trail, eh? You can walk in my footsteps a… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ We should get back, she said softly. It’ll be getting dark soon. And I’m tired.Brimming with the energy of youth, Swift Antelope and Amy leaped to their feet, eager to be gone. When Loretta stood, Hun… Catherine Anderson
“ To her horror, the man lifted the edge of the robe to look at her shoulder. Frantic, she jerked at the leather that held her hand behind her. This was her worst nightmare. Not one, but two. And she c… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ 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. Catherine Anderson
