“ Why would he think steal you away? I’m the one victimized, the one who left her family.This saddens your heart?Of course!You must not be sad. This Comanche will bring your family to you many times.He… Catherine Anderson
“ Why are we camped so far from the others? she asked, striving to keep her voice calm. A fire had leapt to life some distance away, and she could hear the faint sound of the others talking.Your Aye-mee… Catherine Anderson
“ Who is that girl? Loretta demanded one evening.What girl? Hunter felt heat rising up his neck and avoided meeting his wife’s flashing blue gaze. girl, the one who seems to have something in her eye.Hu… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ When she finally grew still, a taut silence settled over them. From the corner of his eye he could see her worrying her lip, her small white teeth sinking into the soft pink flesh. Remembering how tho… Catherine Anderson
“ When he tried to picture what his life would be like without her, he saw only emptiness. She to believe him.Afraid as he had never been, he reached out to her, his hand palm up and open. For an endle… Catherine Anderson
“ This Comanche has no wish for a of wives. One is sure enough plenty trouble.Are you saying I make your life miserable? If that’s the case, why did you marry me? Why didn’t you marry ?Hunter knew jeal… Catherine Anderson
“ The laughter left his eyes. He caught her chin and turned her face, his gaze tracing the faint bruise on her cheek. His jaw tightened. He struck you?Loretta had forgotten about the shiner Henry had gi… Catherine Anderson
“ Swinging to his feet, Hunter scattered the fire so the flames licked feebly at the wood and threw the lodge into gentle shadows. Then he turned to regard his wife, forcing his hands to curl loosely at… Catherine Anderson
“ Staring down at Hunter, she noticed things about him that she hadn’t before. Or perhaps it was that she now saw him in a new light. The broad span of his shoulders, knotted with muscle, hunched protec… Catherine Anderson
“ Somewhat revived by the water she had been forced to consume, Loretta sat astride the mare, suffering the confines of Hunter’s arm around her waist and the familiarity of his hand on her midriff. His… Catherine Anderson
“ Something deep within Loretta knotted, twisted. She hugged her middle and tried desperately not to think, to deny the reality she could not accept, that Hunter, the legendary killer, was a man who tho… Catherine Anderson
“ She knew no horse of Tom’s could catch him. Like his sire, he ran like the wind. Catherine Anderson
“ Please, Tom whispered. There’s other gals you can steal. Don’t take this one. Let her go home to her family. Breaking off, he licked his lips. She ain’t done you no harm.After a long while, Hunter ret… Catherine Anderson
“ One Indian was taller on horseback than all the rest, broader across the shoulders and chest. She kept her gaze on him. A month ago she would have fled in panic. She would never run from him again. Catherine Anderson
“ No Black Robe, no marriage for your God. I am sure enough happy with a marriage my way. With a determined glint in his eyes, he turned toward the crowd, raising his arms, and shouted something. Then h… Catherine Anderson
“ My gawd, Henry! Tom cried. You ain’t seriously sayin’ you’d keep her here?A flush crept up Henry’s neck. Of course not.Rachel glanced uneasily at her husband, then back at Tom. How long would it take… Catherine Anderson
“ My dear child, the priest inserted, it’s not often one of these--he threw a meaningful glance at Hunter-- offers to make an honorable woman of a captive. Wouldn’t it be wise to accept?I’m in no need o… Catherine Anderson
“ Memories of those first few days washed over her. Of his arm around her while she slept, the heat of his chest against her back, how terrified she had been. Suddenly the stars above her blurred, and s… Catherine Anderson
“ Less than an hour later the girls were nearly ready to leave. Amy had just gone out to saddle her horse, and Loretta was about to join her, when Amy burst back inside the house, slamming the door behi… Catherine Anderson
