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 touching, Hunter cocked his head and let her see him leering. He was awarded a fetching glimpse of slender, creamy thighs and honey gold. She gasped and dropped to her knees as if someone had dealt a blow to the backs of her legs.Tucking her skirt under her knees, she cried, Have you no shame?His answer was a slow grin.
In "Comanche Moon" by Catherine Anderson, the scene unfolds between two characters as they navigate their attraction in a playful yet tense interaction. The man, Hunter, expresses a desire for the woman to come closer, reflecting his frustration at the boundaries between them in broad daylight. This moment of longing is heightened when he leers at her, drawing her attention to his interest and sparking a reaction from her.
The woman is taken aback, dropping to her knees in surprise. Her immediate response is one of indignation, questioning his lack of shame in making such an advance. Hunter’s slow grin in response suggests that he is unabashedly aware of the tension and is enjoying the game. The exchange emphasizes the push and pull of their desires set against the backdrop of social expectations and personal pride.
