All Chapters of Twin Aces: Claimed by the Alpha Captain (MM Romance): Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Lucian POV The roof of the world was completely wide open.When our skates finally cleared the concrete tunnel, the sheer size of the outdoor stadium took my breath away. There were no indoor ceiling beams or steel rafters here. Instead, the dark winter sky stretched out forever above our heads, and a heavy, freezing snowfall was pouring millions of white flakes down onto the bright sheet of ice. Seventy thousand fans were packed into the giant open stands, their voices a constant, deafening roar that sounded like a heavy ocean wave crashing against the glass boards.This was the Winter Wolves, the most famous, high-stakes game of the entire hockey year.Because of the massive forty-two million dollar corporate contract Orion had saved with his lie, the media cameras were everywhere. Giant television cranes swung through the freezing air, their bright red lights flashing as they broadcast our every move to millions of people watching at home.But beneath my heavy silver jersey, my he

Lucian POV The celebration outside the locker room doors was deafening.Even through the thick concrete walls of the main facility, I could hear the music booming from the stadium speakers and the endless roar of the fans staying behind to watch the post-game highlights on the giant screens. The hallway was a total circus. Corporate investors in expensive suits, team owners, and sports photographers with flashing cameras were all pushing against the security guards, trying to get a glimpse of the winning team.Inside the main locker room, the chaos was just as loud.The backup players were shouting, splashing sports drinks in the air, and throwing their dirty tape into the center of the floor. Miller and Larsen were laughing loudly, their arms wrapped around each other’s shoulders as they celebrated the playoff spot. The old bitterness from forty-eight hours ago was completely gone, replaced by the wild high of a national television victory.But I couldn't share their joy. My entire

Lucian POV The private elevator opened with a chime.Orion practically dragged me out of the metal box and into the living room of his penthouse. The heavy wooden doors slammed shut behind us. The electronic locks clicked into place one by one. We were finally inside. The loud stadium crowds, the flashing cameras, and the chemical smell of the locker room were all gone. They were locked away outside the glass windows. The silence of the high-rise took over, but the quiet inside the apartment didn't do anything to calm my brain.The second my feet hit the rug, my whole mental defense system just fell apart. What had almost happened at the arena hit me like a punch to the stomach. I had almost lost everything. My body had totally betrayed me in that room. My scent patches had peeled away. My true scent had leaked out right in front of the head medical staff. If Orion hadn't crashed that cart on purpose, my life would be over right now. The sheer weight of the secret was crushing me, a

Orion POV The master bedroom was really dark, except for the city lights shining through the big glass windows.Lucian was lying in the middle of the king-sized bed, looking so small and delicate against the black silk sheets. His long blonde hair was damp with sweat, spread out across the pillows like a halo, and his beautiful green eyes looked up at me with a breathless devotion. The panic that had messed with his nerves in the living room was totally gone. It was replaced by a cozy feeling that made his skin a soft pink color.I was hovering over him, casting a protective shadow across his body. I had taken off my sweater and it was lying on the floorboards, so my bare chest and shoulders were exposed to the cool air of the room.For months, Lucian and I had been at odds. It had started as a business deal. I was a billionaire captain. I was protecting a rookie asset to save a hockey team. Every time I touched him before, it was because I wanted to be in control. I wanted to mark m

Orion POV Lucian didn't say a single word. He just sat there, his entire body shaking like a leaf against the white pillows.I pulled his frame against my chest, my arms wrapping tightly around his shoulders. I wanted to soothe him. I wanted to start that deep rumble in my chest that had saved his nerves last night. But the moment my eyes dropped to the bright screen of his phone, the air in my lungs turned to absolute stone.The image was a clear photograph of his original birth certificate. It clearly listed his true nature: Omega (Male).Beneath the photo, the blackmailer’s typed text stared back at me like a loaded gun: "The Twin Aces are playing on a house of cards. Ten million by the playoffs, or the media gets the files."In an instant, my protective instincts completely changed. The warm, tender love I had felt for my partner just minutes ago did not vanish; it turned into a cold, sharp focus. The beast inside my chest stopped panicking. It went completely silent, locking ont