Chapter 30
Addison
Thankfully, Damien didn’t leave like I thought he did. He said he had to take a walk to cool down before coming back. I understand. My mom is a lot. She’s more than a lot, she’s an evil bitch.
While I’m glad he didn’t leave, I can’t help but still feel worried about what my mother said. He hasn’t brought it up, and I’m too afraid to say anything.
He did have to leave not too long after, for practice. He has a game tonight, and I plan on meeting him there.
I’ve been a mess for hours, worried sick. I texted Carson and Reid about it, but I haven’t gotten anything back from them. They’re probably busy with work.
Cae has been helpful, though. I called her up, nearly in tears with fear of losing Damien, and I spilled the beans about the fact that my stepbrother is my Alpha.
She managed to calm me down and didn’t freak out about it.
That's why I love her. She’s so damn understanding. Always knows what to say or do.
I did some streaming to get my mind off it and give myself something to do, but my heart wasn’t in it. There wasn’t the normal excitement I have while playing like I normally do. Even my subscribers noticed, asking me in the chat if I was okay.
After a few rounds, I gave up and decided to reorganise my room. I ended up throwing out a lot. I guess there are a lot of things left over from my teenage years that I kept.
When that wasn’t helpful any longer, I took a long bath, then got ready for the game.
I’m in Damien’s jersey, the one he gave me the day he saw me in Dean’s jersey.
The place is crowded, humming with the same intense atmosphere as always.
This is Royal Alpha territory. They’re, well, in a way, royalty here.
I’m sitting in my normal seat, just behind the player’s bench. When Damien comes out, my heart rate spikes, my belly flipping with nerves.
His eyes immediately find mine, and when he gives me his best bad boy next door smile, the one that always has me feeling ways I shouldn’t in a crowd, I feel settled.
The biggest thing I notice is that he doesn’t have his mate mark covered. He normally does, so as to not draw attention or have people asking questions.
My eyes widen, and he raises a brow. When he realizes what I'm looking at, he smirks and tilts his neck to the side, giving me a wink.
My cheeks start to heat, a giddy happiness settling over me.
People around me start to whisper as a lot of eyes are on him, seeing the same thing I am.
What is he doing? He has to know this is going to bring the spotlight on him and his personal life. I thought he wasn’t ready to tell the world about us.
And I’m okay with that. I understand his reasons. I don’t need to be out and loud about it. As long as I get to be with my Alphas, that's all that matters to me. I just need them.
My stepdad gets his attention, casting me a quick look. He gives me a soft smile before bringing his attention back to his son.
I know that my stepdad is aware of what Damien and I are to one another. Damien told me everything after my heat ended. At first, I was worried he was upset, but when Damien told me he was supportive, I was relieved. My mother sure as hell didn’t feel the same way about it.
If Elliot could accept it, why couldn’t she? He has just as much to lose.
Why can’t she just want her kid to be happy like he does?
This is another reason of a million why I’ve always liked Elliot more.
Knowing I get to have him as a father figure, as my father-in-law, makes me happy.
For the rest of the night, I try not to focus on what happened earlier. And it works. Only now I’m freaking out because the announcers just happened to see the mate mark on Damien’s neck, and now it’s all they can talk about.
My eyes are on Damien the whole time, my stomach in knots for many reasons. Eventually, I’m able to lose myself in the game, which I’m thankful for.
The Royal Alphas end up winning, and I’m all smiles and pure pride and joy for my Alpha.
They skate off the ice, and Damien gives me the motion of texting. I nod, following the crowd out of the stands and wait for his text.
A few minutes later, I get one from him telling me he has to do a press conference in one of the big board rooms they have in the stadium, and to meet him there.
As I walk there, I wonder how this is going to go. Is he going to hide his mate mark? If not, and they ask about it, will he tell them the truth or lie?
The idea of them thinking he’s with another woman doesn’t sit right with me. I don’t want rumors of him and someone else going around.
I might hate the spotlight, but I’d rather be in it for the truth than hide in the shadows while lies spread.
The place is already packed with reporters when I get there. I show security my pass, and they let me in. I find a place in the back of the room and sit, waiting for Damein to come.
A few minutes later, Damien and four of his teammates come out and take a seat at the table in front of the room.
“Damien!” A reporter asks. “We all can’t help but notice the mate mark on your neck. Does that mean you’ve finally decided to join a pack and found your Omega?”
Damien leans in to speak into the mic. “You would be correct.” He grins, not saying anything else.
“Who’s the lucky woman or man?” another reporter asks.
Damien ignores them, looking towards the back of the room. His eyes find me, and his lip curls into a smile.
“Someone I’m head over heels obsessed with.
The love of my life. Someone I’ve wanted for so damn long, but I was too in my head about it.
All I cared about was hockey, my image, and how the world would see my family.
I missed out on years with my Omega. But I’m not letting any more time go by without having her. She’s my world. My life.”
“When you say you cared about how the world would see you, is there a reason for that? Is she someone society wouldn’t approve of?” A reporter asks.
“Some might not. Some might see it as wrong or forbidden. Some might see it as a scent matched Alpha and his Omega. That it’s normal. Meant to be. That's how I see it. There’s nothing wrong with me loving who I love.”
The doors open, getting everyone's attention. I look over, and my eyes widen. Two massive hockey-playing Alphas walk in. But they’re not from Damien’s team.
“Carson. Reid.” I get to my feet. They both turn my way, smiling when they see me.
“Hey, baby.” Carson walks over to me and pulls me into his arms.
“Surprise.” Reid winks. They both lean in, giving me a kiss on the cheek.
Cameras start flashing, people start whispering.
“Is that Carson Rider and Reid Parker from the Scented Scorpions?" A report asks.
“Sure is,” Damein says, standing. “Everyone, meet my pack. And, the stunning pink-haired girl they’re with is our Omega, Addison Clark.”
“Wait. Addison Clark, as in your stepsister?” Someone asks.
“Yup,” Damien says with no shame, making his way down to me. The cameras are rolling, and so many photos are being taken.
I feel like I might puke, so many emotions running through me. But despite the fear inside me, I’m smiling.
Is this really happening? Never did I think this was how my Alphas were going to tell the world.
“You see, my stepmother, Eloise, thought she could threaten me, my career, and my Omega. Use the fact that I’m scent-matched to my sister to spin lies and hate about her other Alphas and me.
I thought I’d beat her to it and tell the world myself.
” His eyes are on mine as he speaks. “There’s nothing wrong with what we are to one another.
We’ve never had a sibling relationship, we didn’t grow up together.
I’ve loved this girl almost from the moment I met her.
She was always meant to be mine. And now she is.
No one, nor anything, will ever take that away from me.
And yes, she’s also mated to some players from one of my rival teams. We might have had some beef in the past, but that’s where it stays, in the past. Because Addie comes first. She will always come first. And yes, even before hockey. ”
He stops before me, tears spilling down my cheeks as my other Alphas stand behind me, being my support, showing their love for me as well.
“I love you, Addison Clark.” Damien cups my face in his big, warm hands.
“And I’m never hiding that fact again. It’s us four against the world, Cupcake.
We will always love you, support you, and be there for you.
Being with three hockey players isn’t going to be easy.
Sometimes you’re going to want to throttle us.
” I choke out a laugh, smiling through the tears.
“But we promise to make it worth all the trouble.”
“Loving you three has never been any trouble,” my voice breaks. “It’s been the most natural thing in the world.”
"What do you say, Sweet Girl?” Reid asks me.
“Wanna be our forever?” Carson asks.
“We sure as fuck want to be yours.” Damein winks.
“Of course." I laugh, the three of them surrounding me. The chatter fades away as I ignore the people around us, soaking in my Alphas’ love and support.
No matter how the media might spin this, I don’t care.
I have my Alphas. I’m happy and in love. And yes, it’s not going to be easy but we will find a way. When you love someone as much as we love one another, you make it work. It’s worth every ounce of energy you put into it.
“Let’s get out of here.” Damien murmurs against my lips.
“We got some packing to do,” Carson says.
“Ready to move in with us, Sweet Girl?”
I know it needs to be done. I can’t live in the same house as my mother anymore. She’s too toxic. I won’t let her control me or affect my life anymore.
I was the happiest when I was away. I’m going to miss seeing Damien every day, miss the safe place I’ve built for myself within that room.
But I’ll make a new safe place.
Nashville always felt more like home than anywhere else did.
I’ll have my Alphas, my best friend, and a new start. I’ll be in control of my own life, free to do what I want. Free to be happy with who I choose to be with.
With my three Alphas. Three men who have been my best friends for most of my life, I smile and nod my head.
“Yeah,” I say, nervous excitement mixes with overwhelming love, filling me. “Let’s do it.”
The End