by Toni Aleo
“I am. Aiden wore his jersey to school today. I think he is excited. He said that when you bring the Cup home, y’all are gonna drink chocolate milk out of it.”
Lucas laughed. “That’s my boy.”
Fallon nodded as she reached for the post it note of information she had written down for Lucas. “So I called the Realtor. The condo will be available at the end of the August. The price is $198,100 and everything is basically new inside. She said to let her know if Tate wants to look at it. I told her I’d give you her number.”
“Cool, I’ll pass on the information. The kid’s doing better. I was actually able to understand what he was saying this morning.”
Fallon giggled. “That’s always a good thing.”
“Yeah, so what are you doing? Working?”
“Yeah, filling out thank you notes, Audrey just left.”
Lucas paused and then said, “What did she have to say?”
“Nothing, we talked about the cellar stuff and then she left.”
“Oh, okay.”
“Yeah,” she said as she started to click her pen against the desk.
“Okay, well I gotta go. I’ll call you later, hopefully before the game.”
“Oh,” she said with sadness in her voice. She thought they would talk for a little bit, or at least talk about something worth a damn! “Okay.”
“Sorry babe, I gotta go warm up and stuff, but I miss you.”
Fallon smiled. “I miss you more.”
“Okay, bye.”
“Bye,” she said before hanging up. She took in a deep breath as she stared down at the phone. She missed him so much and it had only been a day. It was pathetic and she needed to get it together. It was just the start of the playoffs, and Fallon felt that the next two months were going to be the slowest of her life.
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Lucas looked towards the goal and watched as one of the Wild’s shot the puck hard at Odder. He swatted it away like it was a fly and Lucas smiled. The kid was a beast. Lucas squirted some water into his mouth and slowly spit it out of his mouth. When his line was called, he jumped over the board and skated towards his net.
“Go!” Adler yelled, passing the puck up to him. Lucas took it and went, just like his captain said to. He deked around one Wild and then another before sending a pass over to Anderson. Anderson took possession of the puck and then shot it so hard that Lucas didn’t even realize it went in until Anderson threw his arms in the air and the buzzer went off.
Lucas skated towards Anderson and wrapped up in a mainly hug along with everyone else, tapping him on the head. It was the second goal on the night, and they only had three more minutes to keep the Wild from scoring. If they accomplished that, it would be Tate’s first shut-out as an NHL goalie. A big feat for a rookie goalie and the guys were working hard to help him accomplish it.
The three minutes went fast and when the final horn went off, Lucas let out the breath that he had been holding all game.
One win down, three more to go.
Lucas skated towards Tate and tapped him on the head, smiling at him through his goalie mask. “Bad ass dude, bad ass,” he said.
Tate gave him a wide smiled and nodded. “That is good right?”
Lucas laughed. “Yeah man, real good.”
In the locker room, the Assassins joined together to celebrate Odder’s first shut-out. Coach Bacter stood in the middle of the locker room with Eleanor Adler beside him and the game puck in his hand. Tate stood beside them with a goofy grin on his face and Lucas couldn’t help but laugh. When Coach handed him the puck, Tate’s face lit up and he threw his arms in the air, yelling something out in Swedish. Everyone else joined in, clapping and yelling as Eleanor hugged him tightly.
Lucas leaned down and started taking the tape off his legs. He was proud of Odder but they would celebrate later. Right now, he would let the kid feel on top of the world. It was a great feeling and every hockey player deserved that feeling. When he saw a pair of bright gold heels at his feet, he looked up and saw Mrs. Adler smiling down at him.
“I was told you needed to see me.”
Lucas nodded his head. “I do.”
She sat down beside him and crossed her legs before resting her hands on her belly. She had gotten bigger and Lucas still yearned for his own baby. He wondered how much longer he would have to wait until he could convince Fallon to marry him and make babies with him.
It couldn’t come fast enough.
“Good game by the way.”
Lucas smiled. “Thanks Mrs. Adler.”
“So what do you need to see me about?”
Lucas took in a deep breath. What he was about to do was either going to blow up in his face, or it was going to make Fallon want to make babies with him.
He was hoping for the latter.
It was late but Lucas dialed Fallon’s number anyways. Odder lay in the bed beside his and Lucas still wasn’t used to it. Since he still wasn’t talking to Levi, he had told him to get his own room. Odder didn’t have a roommate so Lucas decided to room with him for the week. When Fallon’s sleepy voice said, “Hey,” Lucas smiled. He had missed her so much and hearing her voice made being away from her easier.
“Hey you. Sorry to wake you.”
“No, don’t be. I’m glad you called,” she said before clearing her voice. “I fell asleep on Audrey, hold on, I’m going to my room.”
Lucas’ pulse picked up. He wondered if Audrey had told her yet, but surely if she had, Fallon wouldn’t be sleeping on her as if nothing was wrong. “Okay, that was a damn good game.”
A proud grin came over Lucas face. “Thanks, baby.”
“Tate was amazing,” Fallon said.
“He was, since you brought him up. We talked and I’ll probably bring him by to see the condo when we get back.”
“Sounds good, I’ll call and set up something, for what, Thursday?”
“No make it Wednesday; also, can you meet me at the arena at nine that morning?” Lucas asked biting his lip. If she couldn’t it would ruin everything and he really didn’t have a backup plan. Lucas drew in a breath and waited for Fallon to answer him.
“Why?”
Lucas rolled his eyes, chuckling before saying, “’Cause I need you to.”
Fallon laughed. “Whatever, yeah. I’ll be there Mr. Secretive.”
Lucas smiled. “You just hate me keeping secrets.”
“I do. So?”
Lucas laughed. “So I’ll see you then?”
“Yup, but I thought you weren’t coming home till Thursday?”
“I got a meeting Wednesday morning, and they are letting us leave tomorrow night,” he answered.
“Cool, okay, yeah I’ll be there.”
“Great,” he said with a grin, “I’ll be home at three in the morning tomorrow.”
“That’s late,” she said. “What are you going to do, take a taxi home? I guess I’ll bring the truck with me to the arena.”
Lucas smiled since she had fallen right into his trap. “Why don’t you leave a key under the mat and I’ll come sleep over?”
Fallon giggled. “No way. Someone could break in.”
Lucas laughed. “No one will know. Leave me a key.”
“No.”
“Yes, I’ll even wake you up with a surprise.”
Fallon continued to giggle. “I don’t want your surprise and I ain’t leaving you a key!”
“Yes you do,” he coaxed. “I swear, you’ll love it.”
Fallon let out a breathy sigh. “No.”
“Yes,” he persisted.
“No!”
“Yes,” he said in a low seductive voice.
“No…”
Lucas laughed because he knew he had her. He also knew there would be a key under the mat for him the next morning.
Chapter 36
Lucas slowly climbed the steps, making sure not to wake anyone. With every step he cringed in pain. It was a rough game, but they had won.
Barely.
After having a fantastic game the day before, Odder didn’t have the same luck in game two. He let in three goals but luckily the Assassins’ offense was on point and scored four goals, winning the game. Two more to go and then they would have a nice break before going onto the semifinals. Lucas needed the break too — his body was aching in spots he didn’t even know he had — but that didn’t stop him from wanting Fallon. He was ready to have her naked, and God help anyone that interrupted them.
When Lucas reached Fallon’s closed door, he turned the knob slowly and was just about to go in when he heard, “Dad?”
Lucas jumped in surprise, his hand covering his mouth to hold in the girly scream that almost escaped.
“Aiden!” he yelled in a hushed whisper. “What are you doing?”
“I heard someone come in, I was checking it out,” Aiden whispered back.
“Don’t do that, it could have been a burglar!”
“I know! That’s why I brought my ninja sword,” he said. He even held up the plastic sword to show Lucas.
Lucas shook his head, chuckling, as he came over to Aiden. He bent down to wrap him up in his arms — the kid was a trip and Lucas couldn’t have loved him more.
“I’ve missed you bud.”
“I missed you too. What are you doing?” he asked as they parted.
Lucas bit his lip; he wasn’t expecting to be caught by anyone when he thought this up. “Um, I’m going to go sleep with your mommy. She missed me a lot.”
“Oh,” Aiden said, one eyebrow coming up. “You don’t want to sleep with me? All Mommy does is cuddle really close to you and drool.”
Lucas laughed. “Yeah, I’m sure. I’ll sleep in your room tomorrow.”
Aiden grinned. “Okay. Night Dad.”
“Night bud,” Lucas said. He followed Aiden back into his room, and tucked him in before leaving the room. He made sure that Aiden’s door was shut and made his way back to Fallon’s. He pushed the door open just as Audrey’s door opened.
“Lucas?”
For God’s sakes!
He shut Fallon’s door again and smiled. “Hey.”
“What are you doing? I thought you weren’t coming home ‘til tomorrow.”
“I came home early. I missed everyone.”
Audrey smiled. “That’s nice. Did Levi come home too?”
Lucas shrugged his shoulders. “I don’t know. I’m not talking to him right now.”
“Oh Lucas, don’t do that. Everything is going to be fine,” she pleaded, leaning against the door. “He loves you.”
“Whatever, did you tell Fallon yet?”
She slowly shook her head. “I’m going too, though.”
Lucas nodded. “Alright, we’ll I’m going to bed.”
“Okay, good night.”
“Night,” he said. He then pushed the door open and slowly shut it behind him as his eyes adjusted to the dark. He toed out of his sneakers as his fingers made quick work of the button of his shorts. After pushing them down, he pulled his shirt off and started for the bed. Fallon lay on her stomach, breathing deeply as Lucas slowly crawled into the bed. She didn’t stir, not even when he pulled the covers off her. When he saw she only wore a pair of panties, his dick went hard instantly. He slid his hands up her thighs, taking a hold of the thin cotton panties and pulling them down. He waited for her to stop him, but she didn’t even move.
Lucas had forgotten how hard she slept and smiled at the memories of waking her up just like this. He slowly moved between her legs and sat back on his haunches. He bit down on his lip to suppress the groan that threatened to come out from the sight of her perfectly shaped ass. He moved his hands along the two beautiful cheeks of her luscious bottom, loving the feel of her in his hand. Lucas then took a hold of her hips and pulled up, meeting his hot flesh against hers. She came like a rag doll until she woke up. She pushed her hands down so that she was up on all fours before looking back at Lucas.
“Hey!”
Lucas laughed. “Shh, you’ll wake someone up.”
She looked at him incredulously. “What the hell are you doin’!” she asked in a whisper.
Lucas gave her a cocky grin. “Giving you a surprise,” he said before pushing inside her. Lucas’ eyes fell shut at the tightness of her while Fallon fell into the bed, face first, with her ass still in his hands. He slid out of her, and then back to the hilt with a smack. She took a hold of the bedding and brought it to her face, but he could still hear her cries of pleasure. It fueled him to go faster and he started to pound into her. With every thrust, his thighs met hers with a loud slap and Lucas’ balls where already drawing up, but Fallon hadn’t come yet.
Lucas pulled out of her, and flipped her over to her back. She looked down at him with a shocked look on her face before he lowered his mouth to between her legs. He ran his tongue up her swollen center before dipping his tongue inside her and flicking it along her clit. The blankets moved underneath him and he had to stop himself from grinning so he could continue the assault his tongue was doing. Fallon let out a loud muffled scream as her body shook under his mouth when she came. Lucas grinned as he moved his hand along his mouth while looking down at her beautiful naked body. He reached up, removing the blanket from her face before lifting her legs over his shoulders, and sliding inside of her. She was hotter and wetter this time. A low growl left his lips as his fingers bit into her thighs. She bit down on her bottom lip, looking up at him as he moved in and out of her. Her hands came up to his biceps and her nails bit into them as he continued to pound into her. When her body started to squeeze his again, he knew he was a goner. He moved his face to the side, biting into her calf as he exploded inside of her.
Lucas collapsed on top of her, his breathing matching hers as she ran her hands up his sweaty back to his face. She moved his face up, and kissed his mouth before dropping her hands to the bed.
“Goodness me,” she gasped out. “You bit me!”
Lucas chuckled against her throat, still drawing in deep breaths. “Yeah, sorry about that, but hey.”
“What?”
“Good morning.”
Fallon had a little more pep in her step than usual that next morning. After lying in bed with Lucas all morning and taking the hottest shower imaginable, Fallon was convinced she would be tired but she wasn’t. She was excited to see Lucas, and she couldn’t wait to see why he had brought her to the arena so early in the morning. As she made her way up the steps of the Luther Arena, a happy little smile stayed on her lips.
Fallon hoped that Lucas liked the pink sheath dress and black thigh high boots she had on since he had gotten them for her. She was sure he wouldn’t remember but she hoped he at least thought she was hot. When she entered the area, the first thing she saw was the ad for Rocky Top Wines above the ticket booths. She smiled, feeling on top of the world. Everything was so great at that moment. Aiden was healthy (minus one broken arm) and he was happy. Audrey seemed better and she had assured Fallon that things were great between her and the douche. Work was spectacular and she wasn’t going to let the fact that Elli hadn’t e-mailed her back in three days bother her. She was probably thinking it over, and it would all be fine.
Fallon just knew it would.
When she turned the corner and saw Lucas leaning against the wall, looking too damn sexy for words, a bright grin came over her face. Above everything else, they were great. She had thought she loved Lucas more than anything when they were younger, but it had nothing on the way she felt for him now. Just looking at him made her heart skip a beat and her stomach fill with butterflies. When he gave her that cocky grin of his, she swore she couldn’t breathe.
How did this happen again? How did she fall so head over heels for him all over again? It wasn’t an easy ride but they had made it, and boy was she glad. Lucas moved away from the wall and wrapped her up in his arms, kissing her lavishly while his hands scrunched up the back of her dress.
“Mm,” he said as they parted, “I like
this dress.”
Fallon gave him a bashful grin. “Good, you bought it.”
“You think I don’t know that?” he asked with a grin.
Fallon laughed. “You don’t!” she accused.
Lucas laughed as he wrapped an arm around her waist, bringing her closer to his side. “So you caught me.”
Fallon giggled happily before wrapping her arms around his middle. He leaned down and kissed her nose before bringing his hand up to cup her face ever so lightly. She smiled up at him and said, “So why am I here?”
He nodded his head to the side. “Turn around.”
Fallon looked behind her but didn’t see anything. The only thing behind her was a chain-gated store that had been closed for almost three seasons. She knew this because this and four other units were the units she was looking at for the wine cellar. Fallon looked back up at Lucas, confused. “Huh?”
“You don’t see that?” he asked, pointing back behind her. She turned around and started for the gate. When she got closer, she saw a little pink post-it note. She reached for it and brought it up to her face to see that it was his handwriting. It wasn’t clear or perfect but it was his, and she loved his handwriting. After deciphering each word, tears sprang to her eyes as she read the words again:
Fallon’s wine cellar.
Fallon’s hand came up to her mouth before she turned quickly to see Lucas holding up a pair of keys. She shook her head as the tears started to fall.
“I don’t understand,” she gasped.
“It’s simple really,” Lucas said with a shrug of his shoulders. “I contacted Mrs. Adler about getting this spot for the special woman in my life. She informed me that you had actually sent her an e-mail that morning and that she was still deciding. I told her not to think anymore, to just let me lease the space for the next five years instead of the one year you proposed. When she asked me why she should do that for me, you know what I said?”
Fallon shook her head, tears streaming down her face as he held her eyes with his. “I said that I wanted to be a part of her dream, and since she is so damn smart and does everything on her own, this is the only way I can be.”