Fake Dating Alpha Hockey Captain

#Chapter 100: Pitter-Patter

The house is a mess because I've been in town visiting my mom for a few days. I knew it would be, which is why I returned early in the morning, so I could clean up before I had to begin my day.

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Things aren't exactly how I expected when I walk in. Yes, the house is a mess, but Alex is scrambling to clean up the kitchen. I drop my bag and look around at the array of clothes and shoes thrown around the living room.

"Hey, babe... I really was going to have this cleaned up before you got home."

"I see that."

He smiles at me and I can't help but forgive him. The problem is that he knows that, and someday that charm might run out. Except with my luck it won't.

"When are you leaving?"

"I'm going to hang around a couple more days."

"That'll be nice," I say as I give him a hello kiss.

We've been married for almost two years now, and even with our duties, I feel like we're in our honeymoon stage. I'm every bit as in love with him now as I was when we first mated, and I wouldn't change any part of our life together.

Except the days away. It was a difficult transition at first. Even though I was used to being away from him while I was at school, once we were married I wanted to be with him all the time. I'm sure all new married couples are that way, but that desire still hasn't really faded.

We have worked out a schedule that makes both packs happy. We're never away from our own pack for more than three weeks at a time, and we're on base for a month. That means Alex and I have to spend a few weeks apart, but we manage. Today is his day to return, which is why I returned from my stay with my mother. She doesn't suspect anything. She doesn't have the money to travel, which is why we told her we moved across the country. That means I get to control our time together.

We, however, are doing well. After I graduated from State, I finished my play and was able to option it to a production company. It went to stage and did so well they requested another. Turns out, they pay pretty well when the play draws a regular crowd, and my latest play may be optioned for Broadway.

I never thought my life would have turned out this way. That little girl who had been beat down and couldn't even form a sentence became a leader and a successful playwright. Not to mention the wife of a powerful stud. I never could have imagined my life would take this turn.

There are times I still stop to evaluate my life and take note of my blessings, which are numerous.

I hear a noise in the spare room. Alex grabs my waist and gives me a deep kiss. "I was hoping we'd have a little more quiet time when you got home, but it's like she can smell you."

"She can," I say, kissing him back. "We'll take her to your parents' house later so we can have some alone time," I add as I press my body against his.

That electric feeling between us has only gotten stronger. The only difference is that you I

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A thud down the hall elevates my heart rate. I really miss my daughter when I'm gone. The sound of the door precedes the pitter-patter of feet running down the hall.

#Chapter 100: Piter Patternoveldrama

I kneel down as Diana's little form comes stumbling down the hall and into my waiting arms. She snuggles against my neck and mumbles something I can't understand.

I kiss her beautiful curls and smell her peppermint scent. This little girl is the light of my life, even though I never imagined being a mother.

Having grown up with an abusive father, I always thought would spend my adult life alone. I didn't want my mom's life, her struggles. I didn't want to have to watch my offspring become the target of a situation that only I could prevent.

Now I know different. I look at Alex, who has taken on this role with pride and love-and I look at this beautiful little girl we made together-and I realize my life could not get any better, even if this role in my life comes with the greatest learning curve.

I will really on Alex a lot when it comes to rearing our daughter. I didn't grow up in this environment or with the ability to realize my wolf potential at a young age, but he knows what to expect, and he's ready to step up to bat. And you know what? As I hold my baby girl in my arms, I realize I have nothing to fear. I have the support of a loving partner, but even more than that, I have the support of an entire community.