Chapter seventy
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James laughed .The man fired questions like a machine gun.’’We had an accident , and or cell phones couldn’t get signals .We were hoping to find a ride or a house.’’
‘’Ain’t nothing ‘round her , son.
You’re lucky I came along .Nobody’s travelling these roads –it’s getting dark and looks like this snowstorm is going into a full-on blizzard .So , where are you newlyweds headed?
Coscow?’’
‘’What makes you think we’re newlyweds?’’
Jordan caught James gaze in the rearview mirror.’’I’ve been in love with my wife ,Mary ,for forty years , so I think I can recognize the emotion by now.Did you know that there’s only one person fo you in the whole world ?Just one.Guess that amakes you and me lucky men.’’
James opened his mouth to deny being married to Anna , but he stalled his response.He wanted to be married by her , damn it .He tightened his hold around her shoulders and looked down at her.The familiar sense of comfort invaded him as he lightly kissed her fore head.He inhaled her lavender scent, floral and all Anna .James caught Jordan’s knowing smile in the mirror.
He’d been sincere in needing Anna’s help to find Donna and Joey.But wasn’t going to miss an opportunity to show her that they belonged together.
He wasn’t going to lose Anna.
Not again.
‘’Anna?’’
The drk sexy voice invaded her dreams .Someone tugged on her arms, but she resisted .Sh wanted to explore the sensual promises the N,it’s not.’’she murmured .A whiskered chin brushed her cheek .Like a blossom opening to the sun , Anna opened her mounth and caught the lips connected to the voice .His mouth was warm ,wet.When his tongue touched hers , she moaned .Her whole body seemed to brn .The lips moved away and nuzzled her throat.
Anna slowly opened her eyes .The toasty conteneted feeling of her dream wold vanished as her gaze captured James ‘.His eyes were darker than the night that told of his desire .He cupped her chin and tasted her lips with a whispery touch.
‘’C’mon , sleepyhead .Jordan is waiting for us inside the house.’’
Anna allowed him to usher her out of the car .She had a weird feeling something had canged between them , but she wasn’t sure what .Snow slapped at them as they dashed across a small yard and entered an enclosed porch.The Cabin’s door swung open .A tiny woman with hair almost as white as moonlight ushered them into the house.
‘’Come in , come in.My goodness, I’m Mary , Jordan’s wife.’’She gestured for them to follow her and led them into a bright yellow kitchen.
‘’Sit and drink your cocoa .The cinnamon toast will be ready in a minute.’’
The woman flashed them a smile , then bustled around th room, removing plated from the cabinest and silverware froma drawer .
‘’You poor dears,’’she said as she worked .’’Walking in that blustery snow after wrecking your car .
Goodness, goodness.’’
‘’Ma’am , we just need to use the phone,’’James said.’’You really don’t need to go to all this trouble.’’
‘’You can’t use the phone ,’’she said with a dismissive wave.
‘’I can pay for the call.’’
‘’Oh dear me, no .’’the woman laughed as she put two plates onto the table.’’The storm has knocked the phones out .Cell towers are out , too.’’
Anna turned her attention to the buttered pieces of toast slathered with sugar and cinnamon and felt her stomach growl .She chose the most sugary piece and bit into it .
‘’This is the best cinnamon toast I’ve ever had.’’
James agreed and downed his first piece of toast in three bites .
Bears were known for their love of sweets , not for their delicate manners.
‘’On rainy days I used to fix cinnamon toast and cocoa for my daughter .but she’s grown now .In fact, she ‘s a new mother herself .I have a two-month old grandson ,Alex .’’Mary turned to Anna .’’Are you feeling okay , dear ?Jordan said you might becoming down with a cold.’’
‘’I’m fine , thank you.’’
Mary patted Anna’s hand .I’m sp glad .But I have a terrific recipe for chicken soup .I could whip up just in case.’’
‘’Well folks ,it looks like you’re out of luck,’’Jordan said as he walked into the kitchen .’’Radio says the rads to Coscow are blocked.
Blizzard’s going full force .Good news , though .Weather guy says it should be clear as a bell in the morning.’’
Jordan sat down at the table .’’Be glad to give you aroom.No need to pay for it seeing as how you’re already out a car.I can give you all a lift to Coscow in the morning- soon as they get the roads clear.’’
Out of the corner of her eye , Anna saw James shake his head .’’I had insurance on the car , Jordan and I insist on paying you for a room.We’ve already put you out enough .Do you think the phone lines will be connected again in the morning?’’
Jordan rubbed his chin .’’Maybe storm should let up by then .C’mon ,I’ll show you where the cabin is.’’
Anna felt her stomach drop to her knees .Could she stay in a one-room cabin with James?No.He’d seduce her or she’d seduce him ….anyway it happened ,they’d end up having hot s*x. Huh .What was the bad part again?
She swung around to face James and lost her breath .Pure lust hit his gaze.She doubted she’d have enough time between the door closing and her clothes coming off to make a single protest.How was it possible they could do this…to each other ?
She knew he had just as difficult a time resistin
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