Needed: One Convenient Husband(40)

"Vanessa called us," Chance Steele, the oldest of the pack, said by way  of explanation. "It just so happened that we were only a couple of  miles down the road at our own cabin." A smile touched his lips. "She  was concerned that the two of you were here starving to death and asked  us to share some of our rations."

"Thanks, guys," Dane said, gladly accepting the box Sebastian Steele  was handing him. "Come on in. And although we've had plenty of heat to  keep us warm, I have to admit our food supply was kind of low."

As soon as the four entered, all eyes went to Sienna. Although the  brothers knew Dane because their families sometimes ran in the same  social circles, as well as the fact that Dane and Donovan Steele had  graduated from high school the same year, she knew their main concern  was for her. She had been their cousin Vanessa's best friend for years,  and as a result they had sort of adopted her as their little cousin, as  well.

"You okay?" Morgan Steele asked her, although Sienna knew she had to  look fine; probably like a woman who'd been made love to all night, and  she wasn't ashamed of that fact. After all, Dane was her husband. But  the Steeles knew about her pending divorce, so she decided to end their  worries.

She smiled and moved closer to Dane. He automatically wrapped his arms  around her shoulders and brought her closer to his side. "Yes, I'm  wonderful," she said, breaking the subtle tension she felt in the room.  "Dane and I have decided we don't want a divorce and intend to stay  together and make our marriage work."

The relieved smiles on the faces of the four men were priceless.  "That's wonderful. We're happy for you," Donovan Steele said, grinning.

"We apologize if we interrupted anything, but you know Vanessa," Chance  said, smiling. "She wouldn't let up. We would have come sooner but the  bad weather kept us away."                       
       
           



       

"Your timing was perfect," Dane said, grinning. "We appreciate you even coming out now. I'm sure the roads weren't their best."

"No, but my new truck managed just fine," Sebastian said proudly.  "Besides, we're going fishing later. We would invite you to join us,  Dane, but I'm sure you can think of other ways you'd prefer to spend  your time."

Dane smiled as he glanced down and met Sienna's gaze. "Oh, yeah, I can definitely think of a few."

The power had been restored and a couple of hours later, after eating a  hefty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, grits and eggs, and drinking what  Dane had to admit was the best coffee he'd had in a long time, Dane and  Sienna were wrapped in each other's arms in the king-size bed.  Sensations flowed through her just thinking about how they had ached and  hungered for each other, and the fierceness of their lovemaking to  fulfill that need and greed.

"Now will you tell me what brought you to the cabin?" Sienna asked, turning in Dane's arms and meeting his gaze.

"My wedding band." He then told her why he'd come to the cabin two  weeks ago and how he'd left the ring behind. "It was as if without that  ring on my finger, my connection to you was gone. I had to have it back  so I came here for it."

Sienna nodded, understanding completely. That was one of the reasons  she hadn't removed hers. Reaching out she cupped his stubble jaw in her  hand and then leaned over and kissed him softly. "Together forever, Mr.  Bradford."

Dane smiled. "Yes, Mrs. Bradford, together forever. We've proved that when it comes to true love, it's never too late."