“ On the eighth day of Hunter’s absence, along toward dusk, Loretta heard a distant yodeling sound and glanced up from Maiden’s cooking fire to see men riding in. It wasn’t difficult to spot Hunter, sev… Catherine Anderson
“ Lowering his hand to her belly, he pressed his palm against her spasm-stricken muscles and kneaded away the tightness. She felt like a sensitive harp string, thrummed by expert fingers. Horrified by h… Catherine Anderson
“ Loretta’s gaze shifted to the child he held. Running forward with upraised arms, she cried, Amy! Oh, Amy! He found you! Thanks be to God!Hunter wasn’t sure exactly what he had been expecting from Lore… Catherine Anderson
“ Loretta turned her face against his chest, inhaling the scent of his skin, loving the blend of leather and smoke and oil that she had once found so abhorrent. When had he become so important to her? Catherine Anderson
“ Loretta snuggled deeply into silken furs, trying to escape the persistent hand that shook her shoulder and the voice that called to her. Not her name, anyway. What kind of name was that?Blue Eyes, yo… Catherine Anderson
“ Look into my eyes. Do you see a new morning with new beginnings?He searched her gaze, and then, in a husky voice that reached way down inside her, he whispered, Yes. He drew out the word until it seem… Catherine Anderson
“ I’d like to be friends again--truly I would.Then it will be so. He nuzzled her ear.But Hunter, don’t you see? We’re Ah, yes, married. Hunter’s mind circled the word, trying to imagine what images it c… Catherine Anderson
“ Ice. Loretta sucked in a whine of air as the shock of water washed over her body.A warm arm encircled her waist. A large hand clamped over her ribs. She twisted her neck to see, then froze. The Comanc… Catherine Anderson
“ I will not lift my blade against you.But what if you didn’t know? What if you went on a raid and I was there, fighting to protect my family and friends? What if I sighted in on some murdering savage,… Catherine Anderson
“ 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… Catherine Anderson
“ Hunter tossed another piece of wood onto the fire, sending up a spray of live coals, a few of which fell in Tom’s lap. Tom scrambled backward and tried to shake them off, no easy feat with his hands t… Catherine Anderson
“ Hunter grew impatient with his struggling captive and caught a handful of her braid to hold her still. There, I’ve got her. The nose is worst. On the end where it curves up. Her forehead, too, Warrior… Catherine Anderson
“ Hunter enfolded Loretta’s hand in his and nudged his stallion into a walk, pulling her along with him toward his lodge. He had forgotten how small her hand felt, how fragile the network of bones, how… Catherine Anderson
“ His arm tightened around her shoulders. With one large hand he clasped both of hers, squeezing her fingers, rubbing as if to chase away a chill. His strength flowed into her, comforted her, warmed her… Catherine Anderson
“ He wasn’t sure when it had happened or how, but the small woman beside him was no longer his captive; he had become hers. Catherine Anderson
“ He dipped his hand into the grease and leaned forward to smear it on the woman’s tortured skin. His hand hovered above her leg. He couldn’t help but remember how jealously she had guarded her ruffled… Catherine Anderson
“ Go into the house, Aunt Rachel, Loretta called. Why? What is it?I’m not sure. He comes in anger.You come with me, then!Loretta swallowed an upsurge of fear. One Indian was taller on horseback than all… Catherine Anderson
“ Flashing her a mischievous smile, he said, Maiden sent the clothes. Next time, you will not be wrapped in so much , yes? It will take us much less time to do nothing.He turned and left the lodge befor… Catherine Anderson
“ Don’t even think it, Loretta Jane.That’s Hunter out there, Uncle Henry.You don’t know that. You wanna part with you hair, girl? He seized her arm. Not only that, but you gotta think about us and how i… Catherine Anderson
