The anticipation hangs heavy in the air as the stadium waits for the game to begin. Bright lights flash and loud music plays as the Jumbotron combs over the crowd, recording fans of both teams standing and cheering. The team Aiden is going up against is called the Ridgewall Stampede. From what I’v
With some cajoling, Aiden convinces me to accompany him back down to the rink. Fans on all sides call out to get our attention as Aiden leads me back to the crowd of his teammates. I feel a bit embarrassed by the attention, but I’m bursting with too much pride to focus on that right now. As soon a
“Do you mind if I speak with you for a second, Carol?” He says. Shocked, all I can do is nod. Robert me aside, a knowing glint in his eyes.“Carol, I wanted to thank you for all of your help.,” He says. He grasps my hands and smiles sincerely. “Thanks to you and your bargaining skills, the sponsor
Aiden and I are both lucky enough that we have the next couple of days off. We spend the next day recovering. Both of us are feeling worn out from the night before — Aiden because of his game, and me because of… Well, Aiden. I guess what they say about the sexual appetites of alphas is right, I can’
“So, you’ve never introduced a boyfriend to your family before?” Aiden asks, his voice gentle. I hesitate for a long moment, my fingers fidgeting nervously in my lap. “I guess I haven’t had that many serious relationships,” I confess awkwardly. “Besides, when it comes to bringing boyfriends home t
Carol’s POV At last, Aiden and I arrive in my neighborhood. Humble yet homey houses dot every street. The entire neighborhood carries an air of community. Even people I’ve never seen before. We’ve had our car as we drive by. We pull into the driveway of my childhood home. It isn’t the biggest or
“Absolutely. Stay as long as you need,” my mother says. “Here, I’ll show you to your room.” My mother leads us to the guest room, a room that was once my childhood bedroom. Even without all of the features of my previous room, the space brings back warm memories. The decorations are inviting and e
Aiden moves quickly. He grabs onto the door handle, ripping it open. It’s unclear if the door was locked or if Aiden’s intensity was simply too strong, but either way, we have our targets. Aiden drags someone out of the drivers’ side door before they can begin driving away. The man is shorter and