“ By the fifth night his perseverance was rewarded with a smile from Amy after Swift Antelope escorted her home from their daily walk. With flushed cheeks, Amy regaled Loretta with the details of her ti… Catherine Anderson
“ Blue Eyes… Hunter sighed and interlaced his fingers, bending his knuckles backward, stalling because he didn’t want to say the wrong thing. Can you say words so this Comanche can see into you?I’m Ah,… Catherine Anderson
“ Blue Eyes?He slowed his pace as he got closer, his indigo eyes traveling the length of her, taking in every detail of her dress, from the high neckline down to the bit of petticoat and black high-topp… Catherine Anderson
“ Blue Eyes, we have many nights to lie with one another. Forever, yes? Until we die and rot.Until death do we part, she amended. Catherine Anderson
“ Bear fat for the burn. You will lie on your face.Their gazes locked, laughter still shimmering in his. Seconds dragged by, measured by the wild thumping of her heart. He wanted to rub her down? Oh, Go… Catherine Anderson
“ At last he drew her against his chest, and she clung to him as if he were about to throw her off a cliff. He wondered if that wouldn’t be kinder. You’re a murderer, she sobbed. I hate you, don’t you u… Catherine Anderson
“ As Loretta drew near the door, Tom cried, No! You miserable coward, Henry. You send that girl out there, and you’ll never sleep a whole night through the rest of your life.Loretta touched the door pla… Catherine Anderson
“ Angry wasn’t the word to describe Loretta’s frame of mind. She wasn’t just furious, but horribly hurt as well. That terrified her. She wasn’t falling in love. She So what if Hunter wanted a dozen wiv… Catherine Anderson
“ And I have blown like the wind, yes? Angry because you sleep away from me?No. But I know you have every right.So you wait for my anger, and it does not come. He turned her in his arms and raised her c… Catherine Anderson
“ Amy did as she was told, albeit reluctantly, describing with every step the dire fate that was in store for Loretta when Hunter caught her.He won’t cut off my nose!Will so!Will not! Loretta leaped acr… Catherine Anderson
“ Afterward Hunter drew her gently into his arms and reminded her of the promises he had made her, that she would never experience brutality or shame in his arms, only love. How can you not hear the son… Catherine Anderson
“ After the Indians departed, Rachel bolted from the cabin and wrapped her arms around Loretta. Woodenly she returned her aunt’s embrace but kept her eyes on the cloud of dust that drifted toward the ri… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ After Hunter lowered her onto her fur pallet, which she was swiftly coming to regard as her prison, she clutched the buffalo robe around her and rolled onto her side. She felt like an animal caught i… Catherine Anderson
“ A flush slid up her neck. In nothing but a nightgown, she would have been embarrassed in front of any man; with Hunter her humiliation was tenfold. He swept his gaze over her with no sign of guilt, no… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ A coyote wailed, the sound sending a shiver up Loretta’s spine. She cocked an ear, listening.I hope that’s what it sounds like and not an Injun, Mrs. Cortwell whispered.It’s likely a coyote, Mrs. Span… Catherine Anderson
“ Releasing her, he struck her lightly on the arm. Wheeling his horse, he glanced toward the windows of the house and thumped his chest with a broad fist. I claim her! Catherine Anderson
“ What?Make room for me. He lifted the robe and joined her on the pallet.Wha--you’re not going to sleep with me?, I am very terribly cold.Loretta suspected he was lying, but she moved over, secretly gla… Catherine Anderson
“ Loretta leaped and opened her eyes. Hunter knelt beside her, a dark shadow against the blue-black, starlit sky.You weep?No--yes. Her voice came out in a squeak. I’m just feeling sad, that’s all.He sat… Catherine Anderson
