The roar of the crowd stayed in my ears even after we left the ice. As we walked towards the locker rooms, I felt like I was floating in happiness.
Luca’s arm was around my shoulders. He hadn't let go of me for a single second. Leon was being carried on Luca’s other side, resting his head on his daddy’s shoulder, looking tired but very happy.
The hallway was full of people, photographers, security guards, and other players. Everyone was staring at us. But the stares were different now. They weren't judging me anymore. They were looking at us with awe.
"Great game, Cap!" one of the players shouted as we passed. He gave Luca a high-five and then nodded at me with respect. "Welcome to the family, Ava."
I felt a lump in my throat. Welcome to the family. There's nothing like hearing those
