The hockey captain & the single mom

Chapter five

I don’t know where I got the confidence from, but when I slid my Victorias Secret black lace night gown on I felt beautiful.

I Stand at the door and the way Ryan’s eyes are blazing make me instantly wet

“You going to come in or are you just going to stand there? Because if that’s the case then maybe I should close the door” I say slowly closing the door.

Ryan’s quick movements catch me off guard because within three seconds of me speaking he was in my home, and I was pressed up against the closed door with my hands pinned above my head.

“f*****g mine” did he seriously just growl at me? The two words had me clenching my thighs together as his lips crashed to mine, he nibbled my bottom lip, and I immediately granted him access, his tongue was more dominate tonight and I didn’t stand a chance of even trying to match him.

“Bedroom” my voice whispered, his hands grabbed under my bare thighs as he picked me up like I weighed nothing, my arms wrapped around the back of his neck, and he was staring into my eyes as he walked up the stairs.

He walked down the hall, and I pushed my door open once we were inside, he closed the door quietly with his foot as his mouth crashed to mine again, the kiss was more affectionate and loving but still hot as hell, he reached the foot of my bed before laying me down as he stood back to full height. I couldn’t take my eyes off him as he was staring at me while he took his suit jacket off throwing it onto the ottoman at the side of my room, next his black tie came off.

He made quick work of getting his white button-down shirt off and f**k me if I thought his body was hot through shirts then I don’t know why I'm so surprised at his bare chest.

He kept his bottoms on, and he positioned himself between my thighs. His hands were on the mattress next to my head and he was grinding his hips against my body making sure I could feel the hardness where I needed him the most, his hands grabbed both of my wrists pinning them above my head, he put both of my wrists into one of his hands while his other hand trailed down my body leaving goosebumps in its wake, his fingers grazed against my black lace panties instantly making me arch my back.

“Quiet baby, you want my fingers here?” f*****g hell and I nod my head letting out a small moan as he rubs my c**t through the lace “Words baby” his husky voice says close to my ear as his mouth leaves a trail of small kisses down my neck over my chest and into my clevage

“Momma!” talk about timing son, both Ryan and I groan but laugh, as he helps me stand and I slide into my bathrobe before heading into my son's room, my son is sat up in bed

“What’s the matter my baby?” I ask sitting next to him and pulling him into my chest

“Bad dream momma, can I have a drink please” I nod and stand

“I’ll get you one baby, you stay there, okay?” and he gives me a smile nodding as I exit his room and walk downstairs to heat up some milk for him. I'm turning the stove off when two arms snakes around my waist and I instantly put my head to the right side as his head lands in the crook of neck, placing open mouthed kisses over the soft spot on my neck.

“Ryan, I need to pour this” it comes out as almost a whimper, his hands move, and he straightens up taking the saucepan and the cup and filling it up

“We need a night together either at mine or wherever you want, but I need you soon baby, I can’t hold back much longer” he says with his forehead pressed against mine and I nod

“Let me see what I can sort before your away games” I say, “I need to take this up to Blake, you want to watch a film or something?”

“I should probably go, but meet me in your room in a few minutes?” I walk upstairs and into Blakes room with his cup of milk and I sit with him while he drinks it

“Momma, can I stay in your in bed tonight?”

“Okay, but let me sort some stuff first and I'll come get you, okay?” and he nods happily.

“I’ll let you get little man settled, by the day after game day I want you completely, Ems. Let me take you out” how can I say no to that I'm almost a puddle

“Okay, we will sort something” I smile up at him as he puts on his suit blazer, he leans down cupping my cheeks with his hands and he places a soft kiss on my lips.

Blake ending up sleeping all night after the original nightmare, and we got up and made breakfast. He’s got day care at ten this morning and I have to go to the office for a meeting but then I can work from home for the rest of the day.

My mom got Blake ready as I got dressed in a Black pencil skirt that ended before my knees, a white short sleeved button-down shirt which tucked inside the waist of the skirt looks stunning and I slipped into my black stiletto heels, I straightened my hair and applied minimal make up.

I made it to the office ten minutes early after dropping Blake off. I walked into the conference room ready for the meeting, I took a seat, and others started arriving taking their seats.

“Good morning, thank you all for attending today. This is just to go over everything for the season” the manager of The Bulls says, and the head of public relations stands up, continuing about how much publicity they had from the event between The Bulls and The Panthers and she personally thanked me for doing such a great job of the photos and videos

“There is a lot of buzz around a certain photo that was uploaded, not of what the actual photo was for but for the background of the photo” The manager says and I'm suddenly aware of all eyes on me “Emily-” oh s**t “there is a lot of speculation that there is something going on between Ryan De Marco and yourself-” he must she the colour drain from my face “it’s none of our business and it doesn’t affect our team at all, in fact due the publicity it has gained for our team, we have spoken to the manager of The Panthers and we have decided to hold another event but this is going to be held In Los Angeles the day before their first away game, Emily your attendance is mandatory for the team” My heart dropped at the whole situation making me feel uneasy.

Rick asked me to stay behind after the meeting which is why I am now sat in his office with coach,

“Look Emily, I know this is daunting and that you have your son but due the publicity, you will have to be there” he says softly

“I know, I don’t mind being there, but when is their game in LA?” I ask and that’s when he looks to coach who clears his throat

“Next Monday. So, you will have travel on Saturday” he states, not looking at me

“Okay, and can I bring anyone with me?”

“Of course, you let us know what you need flight/hotels etc and we will sort it” Rick says

“Okay, thank you.”

When I got home, I told mom and Nikki everything, hence why we are all scrolling through the posts to see what photo they were talking about

“Found it!” Nikki shouts as we all quickly gather around the laptop she has open on her i********: page, she clicks on the photo bringing a larger photo up, the picture is of Gary Jenson The Bulls team captain congratulating Carl on Ryans goal but in the background I'm against the boards and Ryan has his hands on the boards either side of me our faces only inches apart.

Nikki is going to be coming with me to LA, I had suggested taking mom and Blake, but I can’t get a passport quick enough for him and I had already told Ryan everything, he suggested meeting with Rhi and letting Blake get to know her properly so that he would be happy with Rhi and Mya but I will be away for two nights and I don’t know if I could leave him with people he doesn’t know properly.

Mom was happy to stay with him, but I feel bad as Harv had asked her to go with him. I’ve set up a playdate with Rhi and Mya tomorrow and Ryan wants to take them to the rink, which is fine, Blake loves skating.

That night mom, Nikki, Blake and I had a movie night with snacks, it was good being just us, but I did keep checking my phone and although Ryan and I said no messages or calls until Blake was in bed I did still receive a message

I can’t stop thinking about you, you are staying in my hotel room when you're in LA. Can’t wait to talk to you.

I couldn’t get the stupid grin off my face after that message. When it was bedtime for Blake, I had got him settled and rejoined Nikki and mom where a lot of teasing took place as Nikki had unlocked my phone and read the message from Ryan.

The next day, mom and I took Blake to the toy store where he picked out toys from the money from the swear jar which is now empty. I’m meeting Ryan, Rhi and Mya at the rink at one in the afternoon as Ryan and the team had morning practise.

I only told Blake that we were meeting Rhi and Mya, he was unbelievably excited. I pulled up in the car park lot of the rink and pulled out both mine and Blake’s skate bags, I dressed in grey leggings and a black hoodie.

Blake ran into the reception bouncing about like he was about to rip open a bunch of Christmas presents, his excitement made the receptionist laugh as she handed me the passes Rhi messaged and told me they were here already.

We headed through the players tunnel and into family and friends seating area, Blake hadn’t noticed Ryan, Rhi and Mya who were all sat up in the higher seats so they could surprise Blake.

A few minutes had passed when I got Blakes shoes off and took his skates out of his bag when I heard the footsteps, I looked over Blake to see Ryan holding a finger up to his mouth

“Close your eyes baby” I say to Blake who does so immediately “hold your hands out” I tell him making him think he is getting something “keep your eyes closed for momma while I tie up your skates then I'll let you have your surprise okay?”

“Okay momma, oh I'm excited” he squealed making me laugh, Ryan was biting his lip to stop the laughter and Rhi had a hand over her mouth and Myas too, Ryan stepped up closer to me setting himself in front of Blake and he tied up Blakes skates.

“Open your eyes baby” I shouted from behind him where I was now stood with Rhi and Mya so he couldn’t see me

“De Marco!!” he squealed jumping up forgetting he had skates on, and he almost fell over but thankfully Ryan was on his knees in front of him, so he caught Blake

“Hey bud, look who else is here” he said pointing over to us and the excitement on my little boy's face grew even more

“Mya!” he squealed making us all “aww”.

As I got my skates on, I couldn’t help but watch Ryan skate around hand in hand with Blake and Mya, I finished tying them and by the time I got on the ice Mya and Blake were skating around holding hands together, and it’s the cutest thing ever!

Rhi made her way over to me and joined me as I did a few slow warm up laps while Ryan stayed close to the kids

“So, how are you and my brother doing?” she asks nudging me while smirking

“I don’t know what we are, but whatever it is, it’s going good” I answer back watching Ryan teaching the kids how to skate backwards

“Good, I've never seen him this happy. You know Blake will be safe with me, right?”

“Of course I do, I guess I'm just nervous about being a five-hour plane ride away from him” I tell her honestly.

“I get it, but honestly you can ring, video call whenever and how ever many times you like” she says putting my mind at ease

“Thank you, I really appreciate it, Rhi” We skate over to the middle of the rink where Ryan is with the kids who are laughing.

We had all been skating around for an hour when the kids started getting tired. I invited them all over to mine so that Mya and Blake could play together for a bit and so mom and Nikki could meet Rhi and Mya.

As all three of our cars pull up at mine, my mom opens the door, I sent her a message and let her know to expect company. Ryan immediately came over getting Blake out of car seat and he did the same to Mya and Rhi, Ryan and I laughed as they both ran towards the house.

The kids have been playing with all Blakes toys, and the lounge looks like a tornado has ripped through it, but I love it. They’ve been non-stop talking, mom made everyone drinks and we are all sat in the lounge, Ryan is sat a little too close making me nervous.

“Since Rhi is watching Blake does that meaning you're going with Harv?” I ask mom and the smile that appears on her face is unreal

“I suppose it does” she answers casually but her face looks like she’s a lovesick teenager.

The kids played for another hour and mom invited everyone to stay for food, and she called Harv who is coming over. He told my mom that it was mostly his idea to have The Bulls go to LA, which doesn’t surprise me.

I had helped mom with food, I've tried to distance myself from Ryan slightly today but only because I don’t want my son to see too much just in case anything goes wrong with whatever is going on between Ryan and me.

The homemade chicken casserole was delicious as always, Blake even convinced Mya to eat the green vegetables which she has never done before. Rhi couldn’t believe it and she couldn’t stop talking about how good Blake is.

Rhi left with Mya at around six so she could get her bathed and put to bed. Ryan stayed but he respected that Blake was there, and I had mostly kept myself busy anyway. I had loaded the dishwasher and tidied and cleaned the lounge.

Wednesday and Thursday went by quickly, I had a meeting to discuss what was needed for social media for the event and Rick gave me plane tickets which were for three in the afternoon on Saturday which means we will arrive just after eight in the evening.

Our hotel is booked, and he booked three separate rooms for Nikki, mom and me. We might have to buy our own tickets back as he assumed we would be staying for The Panthers game on Monday but due to the time of it, we wouldn’t get back until Tuesday.

The Panthers have a game tonight as it’s Friday and Ryan got tickets for me, Mom, Nikki, Blake and also Rhi and Mya. Of course, Blake can’t bloody wait, he wanted to wear his signed jersey which is why now Blake, mom and I are all in jerseys with ‘De Marco’ and his number which is seven, Nikki is wearing one which Carls's name and number on it.

Like last time we are right next to the players tunnel, when The Panthers came out to warm up Blake and Mya were almost screaming the building now making everyone around us laugh while Rhi and I covered our red faces.

First period was uneventful with no goals, both teams look frustrated. Everyone with us noticed that Ryan kept looking over in this direction, I was trying to avoid his gaze and every time he looked over, I would turn and talk to either Nikki or Rhi.

The second period was intense to say the least, three minutes left until the end of the period and Carl passes the puck to Ryan who is sprinting up the ice trying to dodge the other team, he gets closer to the net and shoots the puck straight between the goalies' legs and the buzzer rings through the arena signalling the goal, and all of us are on our feet screaming, Blake and Mya are jumping up and down and the jumbotron shows the kids excitement, I'm not surprised their adorable.

Final period was nail biting, it was now 2-2 and we are down to the final minute, The Panthers are playing like their lives depend on it, the crowd is roaring their encouragement, Ryan is skating up the ice with puck, but he passes it over to Carl who shoots and scores bottle left corner, the crowd is going f*****g crazy, all of us are shouting and the kids who are now in mine and Rhi’s arms are screaming and clapping.

The team were celebrating the win on the ice, and you couldn’t not be happy for them. The smiles on their faces were a joy to see, as they started coming off the ice most of them were high fiving Blake and Mya who were squealing making the players laugh.

Carl came past second to last and gave Blake and Mya both a kiss on the head saying he would see us all in tunnel, then Ryan stalked towards us, and I say stalked because damn his eyes were dark, and his eyes were on me and only me, if I didn’t know that look already I would be terrified but instead I'm clenching my thighs again.

“Hey you two” he gave the kids a kiss before Rhi took Blake out of my arms and walked behind me

“Hey beautiful” he smirked with eyes darkening by the second

“Hi yourself” I smirked back, his arm snaked around my back pulling me closer, but he turned me around and I wondered what the f**k he was doing but his fingers were tracing his name and number on the back of the jersey, oh s**t!

“De Marco! Get your sweaty ass in the shower!” Harv laughed, Ryan spun me back around and I was once again face to face with those beautiful eyes, I noticed he looked to the seats above the tunnel where the media was before he pulled me right into the barrier, my top half pressed tight against him as his lips crashed to mine.

I must have zoned out because next thing I knew there was no one in front of me and my son was squealing and clapping like a crazy person, I turned to see mom, Nikki and Rhi all smiling like lunatics at me and the two kids clapping and smiles beaming on their faces.

“Well, I think we know what you two are now” Rhi laughed, and I raised a brow before she nodded to the media whose cameras were all flashing, Nikki linked her arm with mine as we made our way to the player's tunnel.

I was still in a light trance to say the least, but I was snapped out of it when players were coming past and talking to us. I couldn’t peel my eyes from the locker room door and soon out he walked in a grey suit, black tie, white button-down shirt and black dress shoes, his eyes even darker if that’s even possible.

Blake and Mya ran straight up to him, and he picked them up one on either side of him, talking to them, don’t ask me what was being said because honestly, I don’t f*****g know.

“Hi” his voice came out raspy next to my ear and I shivered

“Hi” I whispered back

“Right, Rhianne and I are taking the kids back to ours, we’re having a sleepover, and I don’t want to see you until morning, Emily!” what the f**k is my mom playing at?

“I’m spending tonight with my son, I'm not going to see him for two days and nights”

“He’s coming with us, so is Rhianne and Mya” mom says and now I'm really f*****g confused “Your boyfriend and his management sorted his passport, so in the nicest possible way, don’t you be coming home tonight” my mom says making everyone laugh and I'm f*****g speechless.

I gave Blake a kiss before mom and Rhi took the kids home, Nikki is staying with me while Ryan and Carl do their press conference

“Did you know?” I ask and the smile on her face says it all

“Yes, but in my defence the lads wanted us to be at their first away game since we won’t see them for two weeks and we knew you wouldn’t leave Blake, so two birds with one stone” she says smirking, both mine and Nikkis phones start buzzing and we look at them

Emily Reed, social media manager for The Bulls is officially dating The Panthers team captain Ryan De Marco

Ryan De Marco is officially off the market

Emily Reed bewitched De Marco with her skills on the ice at a team event

The Panthers team captain and The Bulls social media manager looking cozy after Panthers win

All news reports with pictures of Ryan and I not even two hours ago!! s**t!!