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 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 glided his greased hand up her thigh to her hip, acutely aware of how hot her skin was and how fragile her jutting hipbone felt against the leathery surface of his palm. She tossed her head and moa...
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...
Her stories make you believe in the powerof love
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 eat--unmistakable laughter played upon his face--so you will stay strong. We cannot fight the big fight if you tremble from hunger.Loretta lowered her gaze. A rush of conflicting emotions ass...
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...
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...
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...
We will meet again. I will come to you like the wind, from nowhere. Remember the face of this Comanche. I am your destiny.
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...
Looking skyward, he searched for Loretta’s Great One, the Almighty Father to whom she gave thanks for her food. At first he had been disgruntled by her prayers. Her God didn’t bring her the food; her...
I’m frightened, she said shakily.I am frightened beside you, he murmured.You? But why are you--Because you are sunshine. Because you make a glad song inside me. I have great fear that you will go away...
I have brought you a Black Robe, he said tersely, and nodded toward the waiting priest. He will pray your God words over us, yes?With that, Hunter grasped her firmly by the arm and drew her toward the...
His, at last.
