Forever Yours

Chapter Six: Aiden

I don’t think I’ve ever been so goddamn pissed off in my entire life. I heard their voices on the other side of that door. I heard the fear in my sisters’ trembling cries. I heard the anger in my best friends snapping and my dumbass brother in law went with p**n. p**n. Sawyer isn’t fuckin’ stupid. I know exactly what she’s thinking and I thought with how her past was with her dumbass ex-boyfriend, of whom I like to call, sperm donor, he would think of something better.

Because hiding out in the office and talking to us eight in here behind closed doors and keeping everyone out would make anyone think the worst.

I was pissed and I needed to talk to him but the fucker left before I could even say anything. I’m going to have some words with him.

We were escorted to a small room outside the rink that had an American flag hanging on the wall and a camera in front of it. I knew what we were doing. I was ready for it. I had a lot to say. I needed to say things to Miles. Ivy, Sawyer and Luna.

Luna.

I couldn’t fuckin’ wait to see her. I had questions, so many goddamn questions and she’s the only one that can answer them and I know for sure, I’m not going anywhere until we work our s**t out.

Because her last letter left me pissed.

And it was high time she knows that I’m not going anywhere. Once this tour is done, I’m fuckin’ done. I’ve been watching and waiting for her for so goddamn long and now that I had a taste of her, there’s no going back.

I walked over to Finn when he snuck in here to make sure everything was okay. When Cole was making his video for his family and nodded my head to the side to talk to him in the coach’s office. Once he closed the door and pressed his back to it, heaving out a breath, “Wow. They almost found out.”

“I would rather them find out I’m home instead of you making my sister think you’re cheating on her. Fuckin’ asshole.” I started to raise my voice and his eyes widened, “I left you here with her, let you fuckin’ marry her and get her pregnant and trusted you to take care of her. I didn’t want you to make her think you were fuckin’ some b***h in your office!”

“Hayes…” I heard behind me as I gripped Finn’s shirt. Cole grabbed my shoulder as I tensed. I pushed Finn away and ran my fingers through my hair as I tried to calm myself, “It’s your turn.”

“You’re lucky you’re doing this. I swear to fuckin’ god Finn, you make her think anything like that ever again I’ll hurt you.”

“Dude, I get you’re tense but I would never ever purposely make her feel like that. I’ve been busy with getting everything set up we haven’t been spending time together but I swear, it wasn’t my intention. I love your sister with everything in me.”

“I know.” I grunted and rolled my eyes, “Fuckin’ Sanders. Let’s get this done.”

“I really am sorry…”

“I know.”

“Can we do this so we can get this night going? Because if this doesn’t start soon, I’m afraid there will be a mob of family and friends holding pitch forks and torches ready to light my ass on fire.”

I smirked at the thought. It was funny as hell. I could imagine him running away from them screaming like a little b***h while the girls chased after him. But now wasn’t the time.

It was time I sent a message to the ones I care about.

I took a seat in front of the flag, wearing my uniform as the camera man made a nod and the light came on, telling me it was ready to record and I did just that.

“Hey guys.” I smiled into the camera, and not a fake smile, an actual real smile and everyone knows I don’t do those often, “I don’t know what to say except I freaken miss you all more than I ever had before. I can’t wait to hold all of you…and I mean all.” I can feel my eyes start to gloss. I don’t do emotion. I tried to tuck it in deep but I couldn’t help it. Hopefully, in just a few short moments, I will be able to my son, my niece, my sister and my girl all in my arms. “I can’t wait to come home and be with you. I’m almost home and remember the song, I’m already there…listen to it and I am with you.” I closed my eyes and the light went off. I jumped off the chair and stalked into the coach’s office where I went to the desk and leaned on it with my hands flat.

My shoulders started to shake. The emotions were getting to me and I had a hard time holding it in. This past six months have been some of the toughest I ever had to face. Getting letters from my family telling me about the things I’ve been missing. The letters from Miles were some of the worst, telling me how much he missed me. Sawyer’s phone calls telling me about the trouble Miles was getting in gutted me and the only thing that kept me going was the fact that Luna was there for my son.

“You okay man?” Cole asked from the doorway. He was just as emotional as I was. His mom, sister and their little brother, who’s on the team with Miles, is all he has left. He missed his dad’s funeral when we were out on a mission so I know this means more to him than he is letting on.

“Yeah. Let’s go see our families.”

The arena was dark as Finn played the videos of all of us. We stood to the side on another carpet that was laid out, away from where everyone was. Our families were all gathered together and I squinted, searching for mine. I saw them, all of them, everyone from the Nicholson’s, Master’s, Sanders’, all the way down to the kids and there he was. My son, my pride and joy, standing there holding my niece’s hand, my princess, the light of my life. The two kids I know for sure I would kill for; I would die for. Sawyer was right there, holding Ava’s hand but Luna wasn’t standing with them, making me furrow my brow.

I didn’t listen to any of the videos. I couldn’t take my eyes off them as I searched and searched for my dark hair goddess. But it wasn’t long before I was temporarily blinded by the lights as they beamed down on all eight of us.

I didn’t hear the cheering of the crowd. I didn’t hear the screams from the children. My eyes never left Miles as he skated with all his might to race to me. I dropped to my knees, arms open, tears streaming down my face as I took in my son. So tall, strong, handsome, as he leaped into my waiting arms, clinging to me with dear life. I fell back on my ass, holding him. I would never let go as he cried into my neck. My hand instantly went to his unruly hair as I held him, listening to him unleash all the emotion he was holding in.

This hurt more than I ever thought. I know he said he was okay with me leaving again but I knew it was a lie. But the deal was done. I didn’t think it affected him this bad.

“You’re home.” He cried out, gripping the top of my uniform as I stood up. He wrapped his legs around my stomach and clung to me like a monkey, but it didn’t bother me. It never will.

“I’m home for two weeks.” I squeezed him tighter before he let his legs go so he can be on his skates, “s**t Miles, I give you another year before you’re taller than me.” I laughed as I messed up his hair. On his skates, he was up to my shoulder and I’m six two.

“You’re really home for that long?” He beamed.

“I wouldn’t lie to you, son. Never.”

“But then you have to go back…”

“Only for a couple of months, but can you keep a secret?” he nodded his head vigorously while wiping away the tears from his cheek, “After this tour, I’m retiring for good.”

“Really? Like really really?” he asked with so much excitement I honestly thought he was going to explode. He’s been stressed and hurt and it’s time I put my boots and guns up and take the time I need with him.

“Yes, my boy, really. I’m coming home soon, for good.” And with that, he leaped into my arms again and I couldn’t be happier than to have my son, my life, my everything, back with me.

Once I was able to get myself together, I looked over at my family and searched every face, looking for her. But she’s not here. f**k. Finn said she was supposed to be here so did she not show up? No, she was here. I saw her. I know I did. My mind isn’t playing tricks on me. I went over with Miles clinging to my side as he sported the biggest smile on his face. I reached everyone and Felix was the first person to step towards me, earning a glare from Sawyer, “Damn dude. You could have called me and told me that you were doing this.”

“Nah, the look on everyone’s face was worth the surprise.” I grinned. I’m not one to smile, to grin, anything but I couldn’t help it. Maybe being home with everyone I care about will help break me down a bit, “So tell me, who’s this?” I asked, bending down to get to eye level with this adorable little girl that was standing beside Felix and Ollie. She was maybe about five, six, the perfect age to be around all the other kids. Hell, it looked like everything multiplied since I left. I swear, more and more kids just keep appearing.

“Hi mister.” She whispered, “I’m Brooklyn. How do you know my daddy?” she asked as she tilted her head.

“Well pretty girl, your daddy is my best friend and my brother.” I gave her a soft smile, the same smile I give Ivy.

“So…that makes you my uncle?”

“It sure does.” I winked, “And I’m home visiting for a couple of weeks so Uncle Aiden is going to spoil you rotten.” I held my arms out, “Can I get a hug?”

She looked up at Felix with questions, “If you want to princess, only if you want to. If your scared you don’t have to.” Damn, seeing him like this, with a kid, is different. I knew he wanted a family and he only wanted one with Ollie but I didn’t think it would happen, not with their history. But seeing Felix be daddy, it looks good on him.

“But I don’t wanna hurt his feelings.” She mumbled and I couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle. She’s the complete opposite of Ivy in almost every way.

“You won’t Brooklyn. I promise. I don’t want to force you to hug me if you don’t want to.” She shook her head and hid behind Felix as I stood up and laughed, “In time. So, where’s Luna? I saw her…”

“She ran off that way.” Felix pointed behind him making me look up and there she was, weaving, dodging through the massive crowd. She paused for a moment and turned to meet my eyes and it was like everything clicked into place.

She’s mine and it’s time.

And without saying anything to anyone else, I took off. I know they were shouting my name. I know I should stay with them but I know if I don’t go to her, she’s going to slip away.

I let that s**t happen in the past and it’s not going to happen again. Over my dead body.

I was going to keep chasing her no matter what but she wasn’t paying attention to where she was going. Her face was buried in her phone and I saw her shoulders get tense. Someone must have said something that made her pause. Maybe it was the girls telling her I was going after her?

I fuckin’ hope so because if it’s something else, then I need to know. Ava has sent me numerous letters and we’ve had some phone calls where she keeps me updated on all things Luna and she hasn’t been herself. She’s been pulling away and not acting like herself and they’re concerned. They try to approach her but she shrugs it off as nothing.

So that’s another conversation we’ll have, but that’s for a later day. Right now, I need my goddess in my fuckin’ arms. It’s been six months too long. She was about to reach the door and I had to stop her so I called her name out, kind of desperately, but I was.

“Luna.” I screamed, making her turn and look at me. Her eyes went wide as she scanned me up and down. I know I looked good and being in uniform just makes it all better, so take it all in babydoll. I’m yours. She froze, watching as I came closer and closer, determined not to let her go again. I did a quick scan of the area and there weren’t a lot of people around, so I took the change and pulled her into an empty room.

“Aiden…what are you doing.” she gasped out as I pushed her up against the closed door. My rough hands cupped her delicate cheek and slowly slid into her long blonde hair. f**k, when did she die it to this color? Doesn’t fuckin’ matter, I love it. I fuckin’ love everything about her.

“Finishing what we started.” I mumbled before I slammed my lips on hers. It was exactly what I remember, if not better. Her soft, perfect lips danced with mine as she moaned in my mouth. I reached down, grabbed her hands and placed him over her head as I pushed my body closer to hers, wanting to feel every single inch against mine. I had to will down my ever growing boner. The last thing I needed was to make her scared but f**k, just holding her again is everything.

It’s literally a wet dream come true. I pulled my lips away a little bit too early for my liking and whispered, “Meet me at my place tonight, eight and you better be there. I only have ten days before I have to go back to finish my tour.” I kissed her one more time before walking away, leaving her there. It was the hardest thing I had to do but I couldn’t help the smile that crept on my face as I walked to the door, meeting Ava and Ollie there, “Ladies.” I nodded before turning and catching Miles as he jumped on my back.

And I couldn’t wait to see what happens, because Luna, you’re mine.