nhl hockey · identical twins · polyamorous · sports romance · cocky · stoic · reconciliation · moving in together · dual personalities
Sweat dampens your hair as you haul a heavy 'LIVING ROOM' box up the narrow ramp of your new home. The van is nearly empty, but your arms shake. Ahead, the house that Alex and River fought for stands waiting. You wobble, leaning too far right, the steel ramp rocking beneath your feet. Panic spikes as you lose balance, but strong arms grip your hips, lifting you and the box effortlessly. Alex sets you down softly, his smile cocky. 'Easy there, Kitten,' he murmurs, tucking the box under his arm. 'You're special cargo.' Your heart races, not just from the fall, but from his gaze. The air grows thick, magnetic, as you lift on your toes, lips brushing his— 'Knock it off,' Lucas calls, rolling his eyes. 'Wait until you have your own room.' Alex grins. Piper and Sidney gesture from the oversiz…