Free Cameron, Paige - Commando Cowboys Seduce Their Woman [Wyoming Warriors 3] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Polyromance) by Paige Cameron

aware of the stiffening in her muscles and the scent of a tinge of fear. When their gazes met, he saw the uncertainty swirling in the depths of her golden brown eyes. He reached out and took her hand.
    “Remember, Jack and I will keep you safe from harm.”
    “Unless you’re ordered to do otherwise,” she whispered.
    “Whatever your former husband and his father are involved in, I know you are an innocent pawn. We don’t harm innocent people.”
    “You believe me, really?”
    “Enough that I’d stake my life on it.”
    Tears filled her eyes. He squeezed her hand before letting go. He wanted to stop and take her into his arms, but they’d used up the time earlier. He had to be at the meeting to protect Ellen’s interests.
    He dropped her off at her cabin. He insisted on carrying her overnight bag in and stepping inside the door. “Don’t worry. Jack or I will come and bring you to our cabin for dinner. We’ll talk then. There’s a large community store right down the road. If you turn left and walk a short distance, you’ll see it. They have anything you might want to buy.” He cupped her face and kissed her softly. “Until tonight, babe.”
    Sahale strode briskly to his truck and drove straight to Jack’s office. He went in the back way and found Jack eating a sandwich.
    “Here, I bought one for you, too.” Jack handed him a wrapped sandwich and a cold soda. “Sit and tell me what’s been happening.” Jack put his feet on his desk and leaned back.
    “We just returned. Thanks for this.” Sahale held up his lunch. “I left Ellen at her cabin and told her we’d bring her to our place for dinner.”
    “Good idea. Did you find out anything?”
    “Yeah. Got a name. Mitch is checking on it. I think her ex-husband and father-in-law are two of the ones we’ve been looking for. Don’t ask me why. It just made sense listening to her talk about them. I tried to shrug the idea off. It wouldn’t go away.”
    “I’m sure you’re right. Your gut instincts are seldom wrong. How was it between you two?”
    “Her walls are strong, but I broke through. She’ll try to put them back up. We won’t let her.”
    “You made love?”
    “Yes. You need to bond with her as soon as possible. We can’t move slowly, as we’d planned, with her seduction. If I’m right, things are going to heat up fast. She needs to trust both of us.”
    “I agree.”
    “There is one thing that may trouble you. I got alone and thought about the issue and resolved my concerns. You may feel different.”
    “What is it?”
    “She tried for two years to have a child. Her ex-husband has three children now.”
    “Was she tested?” Jack asked.
    “No.”
    “We’ve always wanted a family.”
    “I know.”
    “I can ask Dr. Mullins to check her, if Ellen’s agreeable.”
    “And if she can’t have children, what will you do? I’ve bonded with her in a way I never expected. I can’t let her go.”
    Sahale stared across at his best friend, the man who was like a brother to him. “Think about your decision before you ask her to take any tests.” He checked his watch. “Time to go.” Sahale took the last swallow of his drink, threw the wrapper in the trash, and put his can in a receptacle they had for collection. Jack followed him to the truck. The air in the truck during their ride to the ranch house was filled with unspoken words.

    * * * *

    Mitch was waiting in his office. He waved at them to come in and have a seat.
    “Where’s Daren?” Jack asked.
    “He decided to do a little reconnaissance. We checked on that name and the man fits the type we’re looking for, plus his son is a congressman. The father has his fingers on the pulse of the city.” Mitch had been leaning against his desk. He walked around and sat where he was on eye level with Sahale and Jack.
    “Daren and I discussed a plan before he left. He’s due back tomorrow. If what he finds supports our supposition, we’re going to send people in, disguised, to