All Chapters of Owned on the Ice M/M Romance: Chapter 261 - Chapter 270

Lukas groped for something to steady himself, air, a counter, a rational thought, but nothing helped. For a second he simply stared at Ell, the absurdity of the moment colliding with a raw, bleeding kind of hurt.Aiden, unruffled, continued working as if a private revelation didn’t belong in the middle of a delivery. He checked Ell’s vitals with practiced hands, jotted notes on a small pad, and adjusted blankets with the same quiet efficiency he used when treating a dislocated shoulder. It was infuriating and oddly reassuring all at once."What do you mean you got divorced?" Lukas blurted, voice cracking. "You’re pregnant—there’s a kid coming out of you right now!"Aiden lifted his gaze, flat and firm. "Lukas, I will remove you if you add any stress right now." His voice was soft but carried the lethal promise of someone who could and would follow through."I’m sorry," Lukas corrected, instantly. "I'm just—I'm worried. How could he do this? Why didn't you tell anyone?"Aiden’s jaw tig

Aiden tightened the last screw on the crib, leaning back to admire his work. The little thing was sturdy. White wood with soft edges and a brand-new smell that clashed with the faint scent of antiseptic and baby powder in the room. He’d had it delivered at short notice, a rush order brought straight to Lukas’s mom’s house.Ell delivered a few weeks before her due date, so she hadn’t even put together the crib at her house yet, and understandably, she didn’t want to go back there tonight anyway.Kara and Ell were curled together in the same bed across the room, the baby nestled in Ell’s arms. All three out cold, breathing steady and shallow.The house was finally quiet after the chaos.Aiden crouched beside the bed, careful not to wake them, as he gently eased the baby from Ell’s arms. The tiny body shifted but didn’t stir. He smiled faintly, adjusting the blanket around the little boy before laying him down in the crib. When he turned back, Ell’s eyes had opened just slightly, heavy w

They barely made it through the door before Lukas turned, ready to pounce, but Aiden was already there, closing the space between them. Caging him in.Lukas’s back hit the wall, and then Aiden’s mouth was on his, hot and demanding, his body pressed flush against him. The air left Lukas’s lungs in a rush, a low sound tearing from his throat as Aiden kissed him like he’d been holding back for years.The doctor tasted like pure, unadulterated pleasure, and Lukas wanted to drown in it.Aiden’s hands were everywhere, skimming his sides, gripping his hip, sliding up under his shirt to touch bare skin.“Fuck,” Lukas breathed as they broke apart for air, his head tipping back against the wall. “You gonna get me pregnant now, doc?”Aiden smiled against his jaw, breath hot. “I'm going to try.”Lukas groaned as Aiden’s hand came up to cradle his neck, thumb stroking just under his jaw. Every press of lips against his skin, every inhale and exhale shared between them felt different now.Lukas til

If there was one thing Mac knew about Lukas Hanley, it was that the man loved his family.They could argue for hours, curse each other over the phone, or go months without talking, but the second something mattered, really mattered, Lukas would tear the world apart to protect them. It was part of what made him so damn loyal, and also what made him dangerous when pushed.One of Mac’s first memories of Lukas was during their rookie year at college, back when he was still getting to know his teammates.Some loudmouthed defenseman had made a crude joke in the locker room, something about what he’d do if he ever met ‘Hanley’s hot sister’. Lukas hadn’t even blinked before driving the guy into a row of lockers so hard the clang echoed across the room. Mac could still remember the stunned silence that followed, the flash of fury in Lukas’s eyes.That was the moment Mac decided the guy was going to be his best friend.Lukas was a great guy. A little rough around the edges, stubborn as hell, bu

Mac managed to convince Ell to let him stay and help, though it took some gentle persistence. She didn’t seem all that bothered by whether he was around or not, but eventually, she gave a small shrug and said, “Fine, if you really want to. There’s plenty to do.”It pissed Lukas off more than he wanted to admit. Every time Mac spoke, something in him twisted. But Aiden was there, steady as always, keeping him from doing something he'd regret with quiet touches and patient looks. When Lukas’s temper started to rise, Aiden would reach out, fingertips brushing his wrist or shoulder, and Lukas would find his footing again.They finally got some sleep that night, the kind of sleep that came in fragments but was still better than nothing. For once, Lukas didn’t wake to the sound of crying; Mac was already up, pacing softly with Theo in his arms, humming under his breath. The sight was... annoying. Annoyingly sweet. Annoyingly sincere. Lukas rolled over, burying his face in Aiden’s chest to a