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?
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...
If the time comes you need to talk about it, you can share anything you need to with me. I won’t judge you--not for anything.Loretta stiffened. What could you judge me for? She pulled away.Rachel aver...
How about naming a boy after his papa and his uncle Warrior? Rachel asked. Chase Kelly. Chase means hunter, Kelly means warrior.Loretta lowered her sewing to her lap, her gaze dreamy. Chase Kelly--Cha...
He gazed into the darkness at the flickering shadows. Above the tops of the trees on the opposite side of the river, he could see endless stretches of starlit sky. He longed for home where the plains...
Even at a distance he recognized the way she sat a horse, the tilt of her head. He couldn’t believe she had come so far and so quickly. Fate had indeed led her in a circle back to him.Ordering Blackbi...
Don’t shoot, Tom cautioned again. That brave in the lead has a crooked lance with a white flag. Whatever it is they’re wantin’, it ain’t a fight. You speak any Comanch’?Not a word, Henry replied.I don...
Did she know she took with her a little bit of his heart?
Your father tells me you will take the woman back. Cousin, this is Kill her. If you cannot spill her blood, I can.Loretta knotted her hand into a fist and pressed it against her waist.Hunter glanced...
You will drink?No, she whispered.Hunter uncapped the gourd and pressed it upon her. You must drink, Blue Eyes.No.Hunter retied the canteen strap to his surcingle, swallowing down a surge of anger. You...
You will drink more?No, thank you.She felt suddenly tired and wished he would leave so she could sleep. Instead he stoppered the canteen and sat back down on the bed. She drew up her knees and stared...
You know, I should start thinking on names. I have to be over two months gone. A name is important. Especially for this baby.Why especially this one? Rachel asked, looking up from the bread she was kn...
You are my woman. We are one, forever with no horizon.
Within her grew a child, both and Comanche, the child of the great warrior with indigo eyes and his honey-haired maiden. A child who brought new hope for the People and tomorrow.
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...
Why? You ever seen those tiny cages they stick cats in? And those
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...
The next three days passed in a blur. Most of the time Loretta slept, while Hunter watched over her. When she awoke he was always nearby, either inside the lodge or within sight beyond the doorway. In...
So, we will camp here? Has anyone scouted the area? You’re sure it’s safe?Swift Antelope and Red Buffalo checked for trackers last night and this morning. As crazy as it sounds, Red Buffalo claims the...
So much Where are you, Blue Eyes?He started to lift her dress. Loretta reached behind her and caught his hand. Wha--what’re you doin’?He lifted his head, eyes alight with teasing mischief. I search f...