Page 23 of The Pucking Single Dad

“I love you too, she replied softly to him.”

Everything was perfect. Finally, a barrier had been broken for them. Hunter had chosen to be vulnerable with her, and in the end, it was the best thing he could have done. A weight had been lifted, not just for him but for Luna as well. There were no more secrets between them, only love. Their future was now bright. It seemed that all was well in the world.

Hunter picked her up in his arms and carried her to the bedroom; he kissed her gently and took his time removing each article of her clothing. She returned the favor by gently placing her mouth all over his body. She softly took off his shirt and then his pants as he took off her undergarments.

By the time both of them were naked, the tingling sensation of their skin against each other was almost too much to bear. They could feel each of their heartbeats singing in unison. Theywere one at this moment. Somehow, before it was all about sex, it was primal. However, this time, they were intimate. They were connected with more than just their bodies. Their souls were intertwined. Love brought them together, making the physical interaction between them much more pleasurable.

Hunter placed himself inside Luna, and they both moaned with pleasure. He moved his body on top of her, matching the movements of her hips. All he wanted to do was please her, feel her, let her know that she was his and he was hers. Luna wrapped her legs around Hunter's waist and pushed him deeper into her body.

She dug her fingernails into his body, and then Hunter kissed Luna's neck. He ran his fingers through her hair. The two of them made love all night, and this time, the two of them spent the rest of the night lying in each other's arms when they were finished.

Chapter Nine: Love is in Season

The months following the start of Hunter and Luna’s committed relationship were filled with love and adoration. Luna accompanied Hunter to all of his games away from the city. She continued to look after Adam and took him with her to all of his games.

The bond between her and Adam continued to grow, and he was starting to see her as a true mother-figure. She was beginning to love Adam like a true son. Seeing the two of them together made Hunter fall even more in love with her. He felt he finally had a happy family unit again.

Luna loved supporting Hunter. Her work around their home life was seen less as a nanny and more as a member of the family. She was happy to take care of everything while Hunter worked. She had always wanted a traditional relationship with a man, and it seemed that now, she was finally getting it. Itmade the work so much more worth doing, knowing that Hunter appreciated it, too.

She had to admit, though, that the fame was getting a bit too much for her to handle. She was not used to it. The success of Hunter’s team was bringing a lot of attention to the city. There were many events the team had to attend, and most of the time, Luna attended the events with Hunter as long as they could find a sitter for Adam. She enjoyed being by his side, but the flashing lights and the overwhelming number of fans wanting Hunter’s autograph were, at times, too much. She had no idea how famous he was when she met him.

Stella was still the head coach for the time being. Things between her and Hunter had cooled off, and they had come to a professional understanding. Thankfully, she did not hold his denial of her affection against him. In fact, he continued to work as her right-hand man, and together, they led the team to great success. They had only lost one game all season, but with mid-season approaching, their toughest opponent was just ahead. This next game would determine the trajectory of the rest of the season. There was a lot at stake, and Hunter was feeling the pressure. He was trying not to let it affect his relationship with Adam or Luna, though.

That evening, Luna stood in the kitchen preparing dinner for Adam when she heard the door open. Hunter was home early. Normally, he didn’t arrive until after dark. As he walked in, Luna greeted him with a warm smile, happy to see him in time for dinner. It was rare for the three of them to sit down together as a family.

“You are home early,” Luna said with a smile. “Is there a special occasion?” she joked.

Hunter walked over to her. He put his arms around her and kissed her forehead.

“Any time I get to see you is a special occasion,” he said happily. “They are giving us some time off before we head to that event in New York. You are coming with me, right? Both you and Adam are coming?”

Luna turned the stove off and started plating the food. Adam was sitting at the table.

“Daddy!” He yelled with joy! “Daddy is home early!”

Hunter walked over and picked up his son.

“Yes, of course, we are both coming.” I was working on packing for the two of us today. Are we still leaving this weekend?"

Hunter nodded as she sat Adam down at the table. Luna gently set each plate of food down, then walked back to get silverware for the three of them.

“This looks so great, babe,” Hunter said happily.

It was nice to have a woman who was so good to both him and his son. He reached over and grabbed her hand as they all started eating together.

“Adam, you have to eat your vegetables first,” Luna said lovingly.

Adam listened intently to her as she spoke and then did what she asked of him. Hunter loved how good she was with Adam. He squeezed her hand even tighter. There was a big part of him that couldn’t imagine living without her. He knew that his son had become attached to her as well.

“I am super excited to take you all to this event,” Hunter said happily. “They are putting us in an amazing hotel, and guess what,” he said while looking at Adam.

“What?” he questioned cheerfully.

“They have a pool!” Hunter said with joy. “I know how much you love a pool, Adam.”

Luna smiled as she noticed the lightness that surrounded Hunter these days. Though he faced stress at work and the pressure of keeping the hockey team at the top, he never allowed it to impact his relationship with her or Adam. He had mastered the art of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If anything, it was Luna who found herself more affected by his work than Hunter ever was.

“Do you think there will be a lot of paparazzi there at the event?” she asked him intently.