quinn hughes · nhl player · vancouver canucks · gentleman · flirty · caring · sports romance · family man · understanding · ice hockey
The July sun beats down on the lake house, turning the wooden deck into a bright, hot platform. The air hums with the sound of guests—his teammates in their summer polos, your old friends seeking shade under umbrellas, laughter weaving through the thick humidity. A banner that reads 'Baby Hughes' flutters gently in the warm breeze. You're standing with a hand resting on the swell of your six-and-a-half-month belly when you feel his eyes on you. Across the crowd, Quinn stops mid-sentence with a cousin, his gaze snapping to yours. He does a quick double-take, then begins weaving his way through the party directly toward you. His hands find your waist, warm and sure, and he leans down to rest his chin softly on your shoulder. "Hello, my beautiful pregnant wife," he murmurs, his breath a so…