All Chapters of Claimed By My Ex's Rival Hockey Captain: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Bailey POV The next two days pass in a blur of activity.The bakery renovations are finally complete. The walls are painted a warm cream color, soft lighting installed.I have also filled the windows with small potted plants just like I imagined.I also got a few pieces from her artists to display.Looking at the whole space feels exactly like I envisioned.It gives a warm and inviting vibe, a place where people want to linger.Orion has been a constant presence throughout it all. He shows up after practice to help me arrange furniture, brings me coffee when I am too focused to remember to eat.He also listens patiently as I ramble about menu options and pricing strategies."You're sure about the honey lavender scones as a signature item?" I ask him for the third time as we are setting up the display case the night before opening."Bailey." He sets down the tray he is carrying and turns to face me fully. "The scones are incredible. Everything you make is incredible. Stop second-gues

Bailey.Orion's lips wrap around mine in a passionate but soft kiss.It feels like he heard my inner thoughts and us giving me an answer.Orion makes a low sound in his throat, and suddenly he's deepening the kiss.His other hand comes up to cup my face, tilting my head to get a better angle.I gasp against his mouth and he takes it as an advantage, his tongue sliding against mine.I taste the champagne we drank earlier and something that's entirely in.His tongue swirls inside me, tasting, exploring and I drown in it.My mind goes blank minus the feeling of Orion's tongue exploring the depths of my mouth.I eventually loosen up, allowing me to drown in this moment I've been fighting against for weeks.When we finally break apart, we're both breathing hard. His forehead rests against mine and his hands remain cradling my face like I'm something precious. Maybe I am."Bailey," Orion breathes.My name has never sounded like that before—like a prayer on sinful lips. My stomach flips,my t

Bailey POV I wake up to sunlight streaming through my window and the smell of coffee. Talia is sitting on the edge of my bed, holding two mugs and wearing the biggest grin I have ever seen."Good morning, sunshine," she sings. "Care to explain why there are photos of you and Orion Hayes all over social media?"I sit up, sleep eluding my system completely."What?" It comes out high pitched than I intended.Talia hands me her phone, and sure enough, there's a photo of Orion and me from last night. It seems to have been taken when we were standing outside the bakery.Orion is looking down at me with such open affection that my breath catches. I must have been laughing about something because I'm beaming up at him.The caption reads Orion Hayes and girlfriend Bailey looking absolutely smitten outside her new bakery, Sweet Beginnings.My cheeks redden instantly."Bailey," Talia says slowly. "Please tell me you two finally stopped pretending and made this real."She looks at me with so

Orion leads me to the seafood stall and a young waiter approaches with menus.I don't miss how his eyes widen slightly when he recognizes Orion. He must be wondering why the infamous hockey captain is doing in a small seafood stall downtown."Table for two?" he asks, trying to play it cool but failing miserably."Corner booth if you have one," Orion says smoothly, his hand finding the small of my back.The waiter nods quickly and leads us to a secluded booth near the back. As we slide in across from each other, I can still feel the lingering tension inside me after our encounter with Nolan.Orion must sense it because he immediately reaches across the table, his fingers finding mine. "Talk to me. What are you thinking?"I take a shaky breath. "I'm thinking that I hate how seeing him still affects me. I'm over him, I know I am but he still has this ability to make me feel small. His words still make me question myself." I confess.Every time we see each other, Nolan tries to convince m

Orion looks at me, a burning desire evident on his face and eyes."You," I gasp as his thumb circles my nipple.His other hand slides down my stomach. "I want you."His hand reaches the button of my jeans and for a moment I think he is going to pop it open and slide those skilled fingers exactly where I'm throbbing for him. Instead, he pauses, his forehead dropping to rest between my breasts as he takes a shuddering breath."Bailey," he breathes out, his voice strained. "We need to stop.""What?” my body screames with protest.What does he mean by we need to stop? When I'm sure my messy pussy is dripping with want."Bailey, if we don't stop now, I won't be able to hold back anymore." He pulls back, and I can see how much effort that action takes him.“ Then don't stop. Don't fucking stop, Orion.” I cry out desperately. He can't just tease me and leave me all worked up, craving for him." I promised you we'd take this slow." He counters and I feel the restraint he is pulling into refus