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...
Tonight he would build a fire so she couldn’t hide in shadows, and he would learn every inch of her, slowly.
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.
Warrior beckoned to her. Loh-rhett-ah, you come, eh?Loretta glanced uneasily at Red Buffalo. To her surprise, he moved closer to Maiden of the Tall Grass to make room for her. Blackbird dashed across...
Warrior, she’s going under!Warrior snatched a handful of the child’s dripping hair and pulled her up for air. Giving his head a shake, he moved toward shore. I don’t know. Maybe she’s too young. Maide...
You will drink?No, she whispered.Hunter uncapped the gourd and pressed it upon her. You must drink, Blue Eyes.No.Hunter retied the canteen strap to his surcingle, swallowing down a surge of anger. You...
You are the wife I want. One wife, for always.
We are like guests on this Earth, either we get to be nice or we get to be bad
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...
We must go west. Alone, Blue Eyes, leaving all that we are behind. All those we love, your people, my people.Loretta caught his face between her hands, shaking with the intensity of her emotions. Hunt...
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...
We walk backward in our footsteps, eh? Maybe you will walk forward a new way when we reach your wooden walls. You could be a little bit happy as my woman, no?Loretta fixed her eyes on the horizon ahea...
We will go to my lodge, yes? I will make you happy there where no one can see.
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...
You will learn not to fight me, Yellow Hair. It is a promise I make for you.
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...
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...
Well? I've had a great birthday so far. Are you going to make it the most memorable one of my life by telling me you love me back?~Isaiah Coulter
We’re fine. Trust me. I rode to Hunter’s village, didn’t I?With directions from Hunter!Well, from now on I have to follow my nose.Enjoy it while you still have one.
What are you-- White people don’t things like this. I’m sure they don’t. Stop! Please?Alarmed by her tone, Hunter lifted his head to search her eyes. The last thing he wanted was to frighten her. The...
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