Hunter knew he should go directly to the central fire. It was the custom for warriors to give a public recounting after making a trip. His friends would be waiting, anxious to tell of their exploits a...
Hunter made the time pass more quickly by teaching her things while they rode: how to find water by watching the birds and wild horses and by searching for certain types of grass that grew only near u...
Hunter rolled onto his back, taking her with him. He loved the feel of her slender length pressed against him. Running his hands into her hair, he held her face inches above his own so he could search...
Hunter spread his hand under the cloth of the woman’s gown and stared at the clear outline of his fingers. As incredible as it seemed, the sun had gone right through the thin material and cooked her f...
Hunter spread the pallet and motioned for her to lie next to him. Keeping her back to him, she stretched out on the fur, putting as much distance between them as the pallet allowed. She felt him wrapp...
Hunter tossed another piece of wood onto the fire, sending up a spray of live coals, a few of which fell in Tom’s lap. Tom scrambled backward and tried to shake them off, no easy feat with his hands t...
Hunter turned toward her and looped an arm around her waist. His eyes were dark splashes in the moonlight. Blue Eyes, it will be good. Trust this Comanche.How can it be, Hunter?I will make it so. He f...
Hunter was sitting under a brush arbor, tossing dice with several men, when Blackbird came tearing up the path between the lodges, screaming, The yellow-hair! She’s back, Uncle! She’s back!Accustomed...
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...
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...
It took us two days to gather them! On foot! I will never hear the last of it! You call that no harm? Whatever punishment I choose, my woman deserves it, and more. Name me one woman you know who has r...
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...
Late the fourth evening, Many Horses visited Maiden’s lodge. At first Loretta sensed that Hunter’s father was taking measure of her, and she was suspicious of his motives for coming, but soon Many Hor...
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...
Make me a story.Hunter, I don’t have a stitch of clothes on, she squeaked.One of his dark eyebrows flicked upward. You must have clothes to make stories?No. I guess I…well, it might help me think.He s...
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 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...
You must also remember the yellow-hair may give you many more children than a Comanche woman. Take care or you could father more children than you can feed. I’ve never seen a white woman yet who wasn’...
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...
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...
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