A decision had been reached, and Loretta had the feeling she wasn’t going to like it. Hunter secured the bearskin flap so no one would enter and then walked slowly toward the bed, his gaze leveled on...
A rock jabbed Hunter in the belly, but he scarcely felt it. Pressing low to the earth, he kept his attention on the glow of firelight and the small woman who lay by the flames, her face turned in his...
After a long while the girl’s sobbing subsided, and her breathing became slow, measured. In her sleep she scooted her rump toward him, seeking warmth.He rolled onto his side and curled an arm around h...
Afterward, she hooked a limp arm around his neck, buried her face against his shoulder, and whispered, Don't ever get hypothermia with anyone but me.
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...
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...
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...
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...
You are my woman. We are one, forever with no horizon.Oh, Hunter, it isn’t that easy. I’m leaving, she whispered in a quavery voice. You can’t watch me every second.It is forbidden for a woman to leav...
Your heart holds great love for her.Yes. Those terrible men-- She’s just a little girl. They’ve already had her for eight days. I can think of nothing else. Even in my sleep I dream about what could b...
What will lead her back to me, ?Woman with Many Robes smiled. Fate, Hunter. It guides our footsteps. It will guide hers.
What do your feathers say?They have my mark. And tell a little bit my life song. His full lower lip quirked in a grin. My marks say I am a fine fellow--a good lover, a good hunter, with a mighty arm t...
Where, that was the question. And Hunter had no answers. West, as the prophecy foretold? Into the great mountain ranges? The thought frightened him. He had been raised in open spaces, able to see into...
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...
You rip my heart out and it should not hurt? His teeth closed on her earlobe, nipping lightly, sending shivers over her skin. You spit upon all that I am, and it should not hurt? You abandon me, you d...
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...
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...
You will lie on your back? No harm, eh? I will watch.Must you? Loretta had no inkling what that meant. Must you watch? It makes me nervous. I can’t run away.Nuhr-vus?Nervous. She shrugged one shoulder...
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...
You do not like me too good. This is a sad thing, eh? With a sweep of his hand, he indicated the world around them. The sky is up, the earth is down. The sun shows its face, only to be chased away by...
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