Meat broth. Hunter cradled her in one arm and held a steaming cup to her lips. Loretta filled her mouth. Her throat refused to work. She rested her head against her captor’s shoulder, then with great...
I’m leaving on a journey.Ah, yes, a journey. Where are you going?Hunter ignored the question. It was one thing to surrender to his woman, but quite another to admit it to his brother.
I’ll do anything.Hunter was about to tell her he would find Amy, that she need not beg, but her last words stopped him. He was not a stupid man. He searched her pale face.I’ll be your woman. That’s wh...
It’s a very small bow. Who is it for?Turtle, Many Horses replied with a mischievous smile. At my age, there is little pleasure in life. It is time I watched my grandson learn to shoot. I and my friend...
If her face was carved on his heart, his was carved on her soul.
I need your strong arm. Can you set your hate for her aside and ride beside me?Red Buffalo wiped his cheeks dry with the heels of his hands. You want beside you? After all I’ve done?Hunter clamped a...
I come for the woman, the Comanche repeated, never taking his gaze from her. And I bring my finest horses to console her father for his loss. Fifty, all trained to ride. His black sidestepped and whin...
Hunter, if you leave signs for other Comanche bands, why do white men have so much trouble finding you?They are not smart.Loretta laughed softly. I think I’ve been insulted. You think I’m stupid?He th...
Holy Mother, you near shot my foot off, you damned fool woman!Next time, I won’t miss.Henry sputtered, so mad he looked fit to bust. Rachel, I swear, I’ll give you the hidin’ of your life for this.Tou...
His arm was her shield, just as he had promised.
He could only trust in the Great Ones that all would be well for her there. He feared her adoptive father might abuse her, but there was no way he could protect her when she wasn’t at his side. His ch...
Do you love me, Hunter? Truly love me?I have great love for you.Then take me away from here, she whispered raggedly. It’s the only way for us to have a future together. The only way. Please think abou...
Did I test your patience, my father?Many Horses seemed to ponder that question a moment. I found myself short on patience the time you shot me in the thigh with your first bow and arrow. It wouldn’t h...
Come to think of it, Warrior was even more dangerous with his first rifle. Remember the time he accidentally fired through my lodge and shot a hole in your mother’s cooking pot? She was boiling rabbit...
Come here, little one.I want to go back.He hoped she stood there arguing for a time. Obey your husband.She wrinkled her nose. It’s broad daylight., come.Growing tired of just looking when he could be...
Can I ask something?Hunter’s mouth lifted at one corner. If I say no, you will be silent?Are you saying I talk too much?
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,...
Blue Eyes… He trailed his lips down one of her braids until he found the sweet curve of her neck. Make a picture for me, yes? So I can see what you fear.What good will that do?Fear is a strong enemy....
Blue Eyes, you will say yes to me?Tonight? Now?Yes, tonight. Before this time between us passes.
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.