She splayed her fingers on his chest, shoving with the heels of her hands to lever herself away from him. Hunter tensed his arm at her waist to hold her. He wondered if she was aware of his hardness....
Now they were married, even in the eyes of people. For forever. The thought panicked her as she pushed her dress down her hips and stood to step out of it. She would have to go through this disgustin...
My mother, Woman with Many Robes, asks if you want to eat?Loretta gave an emphatic shake of her head, pressing closer to his chest. In a toss-up, she chose to stay with Hunter. He leaned forward so he...
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’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...
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...
From the moment she had stepped out from her wooden walls, the path ahead of him had been clearly marked, but he had been too blind to see it. A woman and a Comanche, their pasts stained with tears a...
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, let’s get in the house. You never know with those savages. They’re just as likely to double back to catch us unaware.The door to the cabin stood open, and Loretta followed the others inside. Tur...
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...
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 be a fine wife in time, he said gravely.No, I won’t. Her gaze flew to his, brimming with misery and tears. Oh, Hunter, what’s the matter with me?Studying her small face, Hunter rea...
At the edge of the village, Loretta saw a group of men milling, their horses ground-tied and outfitted for travel. Are those men going with you to find Amy?Yes. I must hurry. Hunter’s pace slowed as t...
Again, he thrust out his hand. Take it, Yellow Hair, in friendship.She was afraid he might drag her onto his mount if she touched him, but his eyes compelled her. Besides, if he was set on it, he’d ha...
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...
Claiming her lips with his to muffle her protests, he reveled in the sweet taste of her breath, in the way she parted her thighs for him even though she was frightened. He trailed his mouth to her ear...
If he was alive, Loretta knew he would come after her. And he had to be alive. She couldn’t bear it if he wasn’t. Life without him was inconceivable. She prayed as she had never prayed in her life, ce...
You wish to go?His jaw felt hard and warm. I--yes, I wish to go.He moved her hand from his cheek to his chest, forcing her palm flat against the vibrant muscle of one breast. His eyes held hers, relen...