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Kade POVRook is pushing it, and the worst part? He knows it.He’s been doing it all damn day, testing me, waiting for some kind of reaction. But if he thinks he’s going to get me to snap just because he’s been chirping at me non-stop, he’s out of luck. I’ve dealt with worse.He’s sitting across from me now, smug as hell, like he’s proud of himself, chewing obnoxiously slow on his pizza, his eyes flicking to me every so often. He’s waiting for something. Waiting for me to break.I keep my expression flat, lifting my drink and taking a long sip, giving him nothing.He swallows his bite, sitting back and stretching his arms out over the booth like he’s some kind of king. “You know, I think today’s been really productive.”I raise a brow. “Do you?”“Absolutely,” he nods, fingers tapping the table rhythmically. “We got you some fresh new merch. The cameras got plenty of good footage. And most importantly, we really tested your self-restraint.”My jaw tightens just slightly, but I exhale s
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Kade's POVThe kid skates off, grinning, and I start to follow, but I can feel it before it happens, that shift in Rook’s energy. The second before he does something.I barely have time to react before he grabs a fistful of my hoodie and drops like a damn rock, dragging me straight down with him.I don’t hit the ice gracefully, none of this is graceful at all. There’s a dull thud as my back meets the ice, Rook sprawled across me like he just won a fight.Laughter erupts from the people watching, and someone cheers. Groaning, I stare at the ceiling of the rink, contemplating my life choices.Rook props himself up on his elbows, smirking down at me. “That was fun.”I glare. “You’re an actual menace.”“Admit it,” he grins, completely unbothered. “You’re having fun.”I should shove him off, I should leave him lying here like the absolute problem that he is. Instead, I grab the front of his hoodie, pull him down, and kiss him.The rink erupts, the sound of more cameras rushing forward and
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Kade POVHarlow fusses in my arms, and I shift her slightly, grabbing a bottle from the bag and settling into one of the chairs. She’s more patient than I expected for a baby that barely cries, but she’s clearly hungry.While I get her settled, Rook disappears into the aisles, far too invested in whatever the hell he’s looking for. It doesn’t take long before he returns, grinning like he just found the key to all of my suffering.A stack of books drops onto the table.I glance at them, unimpressed.Parenting books.Rook plops into the seat across from me, flipping one open immediately. He’s not even subtle about holding them up so the cameras outside can see.“‘Bonding With Baby: How to Ensure a Strong Attachment in the First Year,’” he reads, resting his elbow on the table. “Sounds like something you should brush up on, Mercer.”I don’t react, watching as Harlow slowly finishes her bottle. “I think I’m doing fine.”“Oh, sure,” he hums, flipping a page. “But listen to this—‘Babies res
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Rook POVI’m going to fucking kill him.I don’t even care about the cameras anymore, don’t care about the reporters snapping pictures like they just got the scandal of the year. All I can focus on is Kade standing there, collar around his neck, grinning like he just destroyed me.Because he has.This wasn’t supposed to happen.I was supposed to get under his skin, make him uncomfortable, push him just enough to regret playing games with me. I wanted to watch him stammer, roll his eyes, shove the collar back at me while muttering something about how I’m an idiot.But no.He flipped it on me.And now? Now the entire world is going to think I put my NHL-star boyfriend in a collar and dragged him around in public like some kind of deranged handler.Kade steps back, still smirking, still so fucking pleased with himself, and I can’t do a damn thing about it because the second I react, it’s going to make it even worse.I rub my hands down my face, groaning. “You absolute fucking lunatic.”Ka
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Rook POVMeanwhile, I’m still standing here, cameras in my face, hands in my hair, trying to figure out what the hell just happened.Because Kade Mercer?He just ruined me on live TV.I should have expected this. I should have fucking known the second I started pushing Kade, he’d find a way to flip the entire situation on me. He always does.And now? Now I’m standing here, blinking like an idiot while the reporters are still yelling over each other, cameras flashing so fast it’s making my head spin. Every single one of them just got exactly what they needed to run with.I swear, if I wasn’t in public, I’d tackle him right now.“Rook! Rook, over here!” One of the reporters shouts, snapping me back into the moment. “Is this an official statement? Does this confirm the rumors about your dynamic?”Oh for fuck’s sake.I'm here losing my mind. Kade, on the other hand? Completely calm.He’s standing near the car, hands in his pockets, looking way too pleased with himself while I fight the ur
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-23Pucking Forbidden Claim His Question
Kade POVSitting down, Rook looks at me.“Are you jealous?” I ask, and he shrugs, avoiding my gaze.“No, but, well, not...” He stops, and I laugh.“That’s a yes,” I whisper.He rolls his eyes, finally looking at me properly. “I’m not jealous, I’m simply…” He stops again like he’s actually struggling to put it into words.“You’re jealous,” I repeat, grinning, waiting for him to admit it.“Okay, maybe a little.” He huffs, arms crossing. “Six months ago, you were on the hockey side of life. Now, you’re more on my father’s side.”He’s not wrong.Six months ago, I had never considered actually helping Nikolai. Sure, I mentioned throwing the games when needed, but that’s as far as it went.But, the last six months of living here, seeing how Rook is with his father, somehow, I ended up offering to help. And that? That makes Rook jealous.He’s looking at me weird, and I laugh.“Don’t laugh. You didn’t come to bed last night,” he mutters, glaring.“I did,” I argue.“No, that was at four a.m. t
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Kade POVThis life, Harlow, the family we’ve built here, it’s real. And somehow, I already know I’m never walking away from it.Not from him. Not from this.I let out a slow breath, closing the box and slipping it into my pocket.“Guess I really did lose,” I mutter.Rook grins. “Obviously. You didn't see that coming? What else do I ask for these days Mercer?”Rook leans back into the couch, legs stretched out, looking completely at ease like he didn’t just drop a fucking engagement ring into my hand and suddenly end the conversation.Meanwhile, I’m sitting here, pocketing the damn thing, trying to process the fact that I’m apparently engaged now.Harlow lets out a small noise, her little face scrunching up as she wiggles against my chest, reminding me she’s still here.Rook grins, reaching over to run a hand over her tiny back. “You gonna wear a dress for the wedding, little one?”I snort, shaking my head. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”“What? I’m just saying, she’d look cute.” He gri
Dernière mise à jour : 2025-03-23Pucking Forbidden Claim His Plans
Kade POVI push myself up from the chair. “Right, I’m going to go finish this email declining the sponsor.”Nikolai just nods, already moving on to something else.I step out, heading to the living room, settling onto the couch and pulling up my phone.It’s quiet for about two minutes.Then the front door opens.“Sweetheart, I’m home, and I’ve got a surprise!”Oh, fuck. “No!” I shout, immediately standing up.“Wait, stop running!” Rook calls after me.“No, keep it! I don’t want it. I’m used to your fucking surprises, Rook!”Because I know better.The last few surprises he brought home? A goldfish in a plastic bag—he named it Mr. Pucks, which lasted a whole three days.Before that? A giant stuffed snake. No reason. Just walked in, tossed it at me, and said, ‘This is you now.’Then there was the time he came in grinning ear to ear, holding a cake. I thought, Okay, finally a normal surprise.Nope.It was a gender reveal cake.For what? I still have no fucking clue. Then he came home with
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