Still numb with shock, she stared off into the distance, remembering the night Hunter had recited his song to her. She studied the rise, truly believing, for the first time, that she and Hunter were...
She touched the scar that slashed his cheek, the lifeless lips that had so frequently whispered comfort to her. If her face was carved on his heart, his was carved on her soul.
Where was Hunter? The question repeated itself in Loretta’s mind hundreds of times with each passing day. As the mercenaries escorted her and Amy ever closer to Fort Belknap, Loretta’s uneasiness grew...
What if there was an Indian attack? What if I-- She turned her head to study him. I might look down the barrel of a rifle someday, and it might be at the other end.I will not lift my blade against yo...
If you hunger, we will have nuts and fruit, eh?Loretta swallowed a lump of air. Fruit and nuts were better than the alternative. Maybe, if she ate one nut at a time…All right, fruit and nuts.He spread...
Por vezes, quando um homem não consegue encontrar respostas seja para onde quer que se volte, acaba por descobrir algumas no fundo de uma garrafa
With a start, she noticed the warrior had stretched out a hand to her. A wide leather band encircled his wrist to protect him from his bowstring. Staring at his dark palm and strong fingers, she shook...
In a voice that rasped with frustration as well as tender amusement, Hunter said, You have such a great want for me that we must hurry, yes?Her spine snapped taut, and she leaned her head back to look...
It is enough that you will lie beside me. That I can put my hand upon you.Her expression went from wary distrust to incredulity. And do nothing?Hunter shared her sentiments. It was the most idea he h...
I like your face, Blue Eyes. It is carved upon my heart.
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...
I’m quite a hand on names. Let me think on it.Something impressive for a boy, Ma. Amy pursed her lips. You know--like Mighty Fighter. Or Wise King. You gotta remember how Hunter thinks. They give boys...
All my children would be-- Hunter rolled his eyes. Can you see me, surrounded by White Eyes?Ah, that is the trouble. She is a White Eyes. Many Horses nodded and, in a teasing voice, said, I don’t blam...
This was it, the last time they would ever eat together beside a fire. It was insane to feel sad, but she did.Soon after they finished eating, they arranged their respective beds near the dying fire...
Held captive now by more than bonds and strength of arm, she turned her face to study his, fascinated by the sleepy innocence that clouded his half-closed eyes. The merciless killer was gone, replaced...
The wind brushed her cheeks, catching his name and carrying it away from her. She crossed her arms over her breasts and sobbed, her gaze fixed on the rise. She would never again look at the horizon wi...
It is time I watched my grandson learn to shoot. I and my friends are placing bets. I have two horses that say he will shoot Warrior in the thigh. Old Man thinks it will be in the rump. Want to wager?...
I have tried everything, Father. I’ve been kind to her. I’ve promised my strong arm will be hers forever into the horizon, until I am dust in the wind. And I’ve tried bargaining with her.What bargains...
Buffalo chips! Amy grumbled. Fine way to spend the mornin’, gatherin’ pooh for fires. Why us?Because we aren’t so old we get crinks in our backs or so young we’ll get lost. Loretta bent over, picked u...
Throwing a frightened glance at the wagons, she threw herself across his body.Don’t shoot! Her scream pierced the air. Don’t shoot, damn you! Don’t shoot!A hush fell over the flats. The whites had alr...
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