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Two is Better Than One
Steven
***Jordan’s POV****
Today was seriously one of the best days of my life, we were having twins and Allie agreed to move in together. We were celebrating and having a good time with friends and family. Something that most of us haven’t had a chance to do. Sure I would have loved for Marc, Jared, and my parents to be here, but we didn’t really plan on all of this happening.
“So you two are taking a big step eh?” Eric asked, sitting on the couch next to me.
I took a pull of my beer and nodded. “We are and you know what? I’m not scared. I love her and getting a place together just seemed like the perfect idea.”
“It is, is it moving a little fast? Sure, but you guys are going to need all the space you can get with a clan on its way.”
I looked around the room for my lovely girlfriend, I found her squished between Flower and Vero, talking happily. I noticed that she was absentmindedly rubbing her tiny baby bump and I couldn’t help but smile. She looked so gorgeous just sitting there having a good time with friends. She must have felt me staring at her because she looked over at me and blushed when she caught me staring. I just winked and went back to talking to Eric.
The sound of the door bell ringing caught everyone’s attention because we all thought it was the pizzas that Sharon had ordered for us. I turned to say something to Eric when, I heard my name being called.
“Jordan, I need you.” Allie called from the entryway. I quickly sprang out of my seat and made my way over to her, trapping her face between my massive hands.
“What’s wrong, babe?” I asked, slightly scared.
“Steven.”
That single name made my blood boil. “Shit.” I spat. I quickly spun to face the room. “Eric, Sid, can you two come over here for a second?” I asked my brother and best friend. I turned to Allie and looked at her, she was clearly scared. “Go back to the living room and just sit in there. Keep your mother out of his line of sight.” I told her.
She nodded and walked back into the living room, switching seats with her mom. Now Sharon was sitting between Kris and Max and Allie was sitting next Alaina and I saw her whispering to her best friend, no doubt telling her who’s at the door.
“Jordan what’s wrong?” Sidney asked, clearly understanding that something was indeed wrong.
“Sharon’s ex-boyfriend is here.” I told them
“Shit, the one that you saved Allie from at Christmas?” Eric asked
I nodded and reached for the door as Steven pounded on the door again. I could here him screaming on the other side. I opened the door and blocked the view of the living room with my body, Eric and Sidney quickly caught on and did the same.
“Oh look, if it isn’t the whore’s ass himself.” Steven sneered at me. “You’re still with that bitch?”
“What the hell do you want Steven? Did you not understand my message the last time we met?” I asked.
“Did you hear her whore of a mother is pregnant?”
“Yeah, with your child, asshole.” Sidney said.
Steven whipped his head to the right and looked Sidney up and down. “Who the fuck are you? Another one of Allison’s fuck buddies?”
“Her name is Allie and who he is is none of your business.” I growled. “You never answered my question. “What. The. Hell. Do. You. Want?”
“To talk to Sharon, I know she’s here. She had no where else to go.”
“Sharon is not here and I doubt she wants to speak to you.” I went to close the door, but Steven stuck his foot in the door and pushed.
“I noticed that when Allison opened the door that she looked a little different. Did one of you three knock her up as well? Ha,” He laughed. “Like mother like daughter, will open their legs for anyone.”
I tried holding back my anger because I didn’t want to upset Allie, Sharon, or even Parker, but that last comment was the final straw. Before Sidney or Eric could even blink, I pulled my fist back and popped the asshole right in the nose, breaking it once again. I heard Allie and some of the other girls gasp, but I didn’t care.
“You need to go the fuck away before I call the police on you for harassment and trespassing.” With that I slammed the door and locked it. I could still hear him screaming, but I just simply turned the music on.
I sat on the couch and pulled Allie onto my lap, I just needed to hold her right now. Sharon was shaking, but Max was taking care of her. I placed my hands on Allie’s tummy and started rubbing small circles on it. She finally relaxed and leaned into my chest. The mood at the party changed very quickly, now everyone was quiet and somber.
Sidney declared that it was time for him and Alaina to go home and Marc-Andre and Vero quickly followed suit. Soon it was just Eric, Tanya, Allie, Sharon, Parker, and I sitting there.
“I’m going to go to bed.” Sharon said, quietly. Still shaken. “Eric, Tanya it was so nice to meet you two and I hope to see you soon.” She smiled and shuffled down the hallway.
Allie sighed. “Thanks you two for keeping Steven out.” She whispered.
“Anything for you Allie.” Eric smiled.
“You know I won’t let him hurt you.” I told her, kissing her temple.
“Do you think he will try and come back while you are sleeping?” Tanya asked.
Shit, I never thought about that. I looked at Eric and we clearly had the same thoughts. He would try. I tightened my grip on Allie and looked down the hallway.
“I’ll stay here tonight, with you and your mom.” I said
“I’m staying too.” Eric declared. “Jord, Tanya and Parker can go to your apartment right?”
Tanya shook her head. “No, no way. I’m staying her too.” She smiled at me. “She’s part of this family now, we look out for everyone.”
“Thanks Tanya.” Allie said. “You and Parker can share my bed with me.” She twisted to looked at me. “Will you and Eric be okay out here?” She asked.
I kissed her and smiled reassuringly. “Well be fine. You guys go on to bed.”
She nodded and kissed me back and got off my lap. She gave Eric a kiss and lead my sister-in-law and nephew to her room. She blew me a kiss before shutting the door. I let out a loud burst of air and rested me head against the back of the couch.
“I’m proud of you Jordan.” Eric said minutes later.
I lifted my head and looked at my brother. “What do you mean?” I asked.
“I knew you wanted to kill Steven, but you kept your cool….well up until the end, but if you didn’t hit him either Sidney or I were going to.”
I chuckled dryly. “He is going to come back and those two can’t protect themselves from him.” I ran my hands down my face. “Eric, what the hell am I supposed to do?”
“There isn’t much you can do. You just have to protect her and you are doing that.”
I sighed and stood up. I went to the linen closet to get some blankets and sheets for the two of us. I stood in the hallway looking at Allie’s door. I knocked on it lightly.
“Come in.” Allie whispered.
I opened the door slowly and saw Parker asleep between Allie and Tanya. I smiled and went over to Allie and placed a kiss to her forehead.
“Eric and I are just down the hall if you need anything. I won’t let Steven hurt you. I love you Allie.” I whispered.
“I love you, too, Jordan. I know you’ll keep us safe. Can you check on my mom before you go to sleep though? She was really shaken up.”
“Of course. Get some sleep, both of you. I love you guys.”
“Night Jordan,” Tanya smiled.
I kissed Allie one last time and then went to check on Sharon. I knocked before opening the door, when I opened it Sharon was curled up in a ball crying.
“Oh Sharon.” I cooed. I sat next to her on the bed and pulled her into my arms. “It’s okay. He’s gone, he won’t hurt you.”
“When I heard his voice, I just got so scared.” She whispered.
“I know and I’m sorry. Eric and I are sleeping in the living room, just in case he tries to do something. Just yell for us if you need anything.”
She nodded and laid back down, I slipped back into the hallway and leaned against the wall. I was worried, Steven could come back tonight or not. He could come back when I wasn’t here. He would hurt both of them without even a second thought and that scared the shit out of me. I had two daughters to think about and protect now. Then it hit me, Steven didn’t know that I had an apartment in the same building. I went into the living room and grabbed my phone and dialed Kris’ cell.
“ello?” He answered on the first ring.
“Hey it’s me. I have a question for you. You know the whole Steven thing that went down tonight right?”
“Yea, how are they doing?”
“Okay, both are a little shakin’ up. That’s why I’m calling. Would you want to come stay down here with me and Eric and we have Sharon, Allie, Tanya, and Parker stay with Leah. It would make me feel so much better if they weren’t in the house right now.”
“Let me as Leah, but I don’t think she would mind. I’ll be down in about five minutes.”
I released a breath I didn’t even know I was holding. “Thanks Kris.”
“No problem, Jordan.”
Eric was sitting on the couch just looking at me. “That’s actually not a bad idea at all, little brother.”
I groaned, I hated when he called me that sometimes, but today I’ll take it. “Thanks Eric.” I made my way back down to Allie’s room and opened the door quietly. All three of them were asleep, Parker curled in a ball hugging Allie. I smiled at the scene in front of me. Yeah, Allie totally fit into my family.
I walked quietly to her side of the bed and kissed her forehead lightly, still managing to wake her.
“Hey.” She said, her voice full of sleep. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. I just talked to Kris. Eric and I would feel so much better if you, your mom, Tanya, and Parker stayed at my apartment tonight with Leah incase Steven decides to come back here. He doesn’t know I have an apartment.” I told her.
“What about Kris?”
“He’s going to stay down here with us. Just incase.” I kissed her forehead again. “I just don’t want anything to happen to you or the girls.”
“What about me, jerk?” Tanya said, trying not to laugh.
I rolled my eyes and chuckled. “Tanya, you are like a sister to me. I don’t give a shit what happens to you.” I tried to duck out of the line of fire from the pillow she threw at me but I was too slow. “I was kidding! Sheesh. Of course I care about you. So does that sound like a plan? Just for tonight.”
“Yeah, that works for me.”
Just then there was a knock at the front door. Everyone suddenly got quiet and looked at me. I gulped, I walked into the living room and saw my brother staring at me with a worried look. Tanya walked out behind me and Allie immediately ran in front of her mom's bedroom door.
Eric and I walked to the door, which had started to shake as if someone was breaking in. I stood there, not wanting to open it, so Eric decided he was going to. As soon as the door was opened, I saw my brother falling to the floor after being punched in the face.
It was like a nightmare in slow motion. I was faintly aware of the three girls screaming and very aware of the fact that Eric was still on the ground being attacked. I looked at the man who was punching my brother, it was Steven and the look on his face when he heard Sharon scream would haunt me for months. He placed a kick to Eric’s stomach and then started making his way towards Sharon.
I had to think quick, before he hurt Sharon and the baby. “Girls, go into the room and lock the door now”I ordered them. I moved so I was behind the door and unseen by Steven. As he made his way to the girls I grabbed him by the shoulders and tried to bring him down, but he kept getting closer to the girls.
I grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and pulled backwards, causing him to stumble backwards. As soon as he hit the ground I got over top of him and began laying blows on his face.
“I told you to stay the fuck away from here.” I growled as my fist connected with his jaw.
Steven just growled and fought against me, but I was stronger. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Eric get up and he made his way of to the two of us. He pulled me off of the asshole and I was about to scream at him, but then I saw he took over for me. I was also aware of the fact that Kris was standing in the open door, but he wasn’t alone. He had Max and TK with him as well. They were all standing there staring at the scene before them. Then they sprang into action. Max and TK pulled Eric off of Steven and pulled the now bloody man off the floor, but held onto him.
“Are you alright Eric?” I asked my brother. Taking in the blood dripping from his nose and the black eye he now sported.
“I’m fine, just finish this asshole.” He told me.
I grinned at my brother and got into Steven’s face. “Did I not tell you that if you messed with Sharon or Allie again that my friends and I were going to cause damage to you?”
Steven spit in my face yet again, just like he did the first time I met him. I wiped it off and punched him square in the nose. How many times was I going to have to break this guy’s nose? As I pulled back for another hit, I heard the faint sound of seirns. Good girl Allie. I thought as I punched him again, causing more blood to gush out of his nose.
“Jordan, I think that’s enough. The police are on their way.” Max said, staring at the flashing lights coming through the windows.
Seconds later Allie’s apartment was filled with six cops, five railed up hockey players, three upset women, and a scared toddler. It was chaos. As soon as I was sure the cops had a hold on Steven I went to the room where the girls had hidden.
“Where’s Parker?” Tanya asked, hysterical.
“Eric’s got him, he’s fine.” I kissed my sister-in-law’s forehead before pulling Allie into my arms and hugging her hard. She was shaking and crying. “Shh, it’s okay. It’s all over now. He won’t hurt you again. Shh, it’s okay, baby.” I kissed the top of her head and just held her.
*******
Hours later the apartment was finally quiet. All the officers had left with a very pissed off Steven on their custody. Kris, Max, and TK stayed for only about five minutes after, to make sure everything was good. Allie had called Sharon’s doctor to see if there was something that we could give her to calm her down enough to sleep. Thankfully there had been, so Sharon was no safely sleeping in her room.
Eric, Tanya, Allie, and I were all sitting on the couch in silence. “Thank you, you two.” Allie said quietly.
Eric took her hands in his and looked her in the eyes. “Allie, you don’t have to thank me. We are now family, even if it’s not official. I mean you’re having my nieces so.” He trailed off with a shrug and a chuckle. “What I’m trying to say is that it was no problem and I’d do anything for you.” He placed a kiss on her cheek
“Thanks Eric that means so much to me.” She looked at me and smiled. I nodded, we had discussed this a while ago. “And I’m carrying more than your nieces, I’m carrying your goddaughters.” She smiled.
Jordan’s POV
Today was one of the best days of my life, better than winning the Stanley Cup last year. Allie and I found out we were having twins and she agreed to move in with me. We were celebrating and having a good time with friends and family, something that most of us haven’t had a chance to do in a while. It was nice having Eric there with us to celebrate with, but it would have been even nicer to have Marc, Jared, and my parents here to celebrate as well.
“So you two are taking a pretty big step eh?” Eric asked, sitting on the couch next to me.
I took a pull of my beer and nodded. “We are and you know what? I’m not scared. I love her and getting a place together just seemed like the perfect idea.”
“It is, is it moving a little fast? Sure, but you guys are going to need all the space you can get with a clan on its way.”
I looked next to me just as Allie sat down between Flower and I. I smiled as she laid her head on my shoulder. She began talking to Flower and I noticed that she was absentmindedly rubbing her tiny baby bump and I couldn’t help but smile. She looked so gorgeous just sitting there having a good time with friends. She must have felt me staring at her because she looked up at me and blushed when she caught me staring. I just winked and went back to talking to Eric.
Then the sound of the door bell ringing caught everyone’s attention because we all thought it was the pizzas that Sharon had ordered for us. I turned to say something to Eric when, I heard my name being called.
“Jordan, I need you.” Allie called from the entryway. I quickly sprang out of my seat and made my way over to her, trapping her face between my massive hands.
“What’s wrong, babe?” I asked, slightly scared.
“Steven.”
That single name made my blood boil. “Shit.” I spat. I quickly spun to face the room. “Eric, Sid, can you two come over here for a second?” I asked my brother and best friend. I turned to Allie and looked at her, she was clearly scared. “Go back to the living room and just sit in there. Keep your mother out of his line of sight.” I told her.
She nodded and walked back into the living room, switching seats with her mom. Now Sharon was sitting between Kris and Max and Allie was sitting next Alaina and I saw her whispering to her best friend, no doubt telling her who’s at the door.
“Jordan what’s wrong?” Sidney asked, clearly understanding that something was indeed wrong.
“Sharon’s ex-boyfriend is here.” I told them
“Shit, the one that you saved Allie from at Christmas?” Eric asked
I nodded and reached for the door as Steven pounded on the door again. I could here him screaming on the other side. I opened the door and blocked the view of the living room with my body, Eric and Sidney quickly caught on and did the same.
“Oh look, if it isn’t the whore’s ass himself.” Steven sneered at me. “You’re still with that bitch?”
“What the hell do you want Steven? Did you not understand my message the last time we met?” I asked.
“Did you hear her whore of a mother is pregnant?”
“Yeah, with your child, asshole.” Sidney said.
Steven whipped his head to the right and looked Sidney up and down. “Who the fuck are you? Another one of Allison’s fuck buddies?”
“Her name is Allie and who he is is none of your business.” I growled. “You never answered my question. “What. The. Hell. Do. You. Want?”
“To talk to Sharon, I know she’s here. She had no where else to go.”
“Sharon is not here and I doubt she wants to speak to you.” I went to close the door, but Steven stuck his foot in the door and pushed.
“I noticed that when Allison opened the door that she looked a little different. Did one of you three knock her up as well? Ha,” He laughed. “Like mother like daughter, will open their legs for anyone.”
I tried holding back my anger because I didn’t want to upset Allie, Sharon, or even Parker, but that last comment was the final straw. Before Sidney or Eric could even blink, I pulled my fist back and popped the asshole right in the nose, breaking it once again. I heard Allie and some of the other girls gasp, but I didn’t care.
“You need to go the fuck away before I call the police on you for harassment and trespassing.” With that I slammed the door and locked it. I could still hear him screaming, but I just simply turned the music on.
I sat on the couch and pulled Allie onto my lap, I just needed to hold her right now. Sharon was shaking, but Max was taking care of her. I placed my hands on Allie’s tummy and started rubbing small circles on it. She finally relaxed and leaned into my chest. The mood at the party changed very quickly, now everyone was quiet and somber. Sidney declared that it was time for him and Alaina to go home and Marc-Andre and Vero quickly followed suit. Soon it was just Eric, Tanya, Allie, Sharon, Parker, and I sitting there.
“I’m going to go to bed.” Sharon said, quietly. Still shaken. “Eric, Tanya it was so nice to meet you two and I hope to see you again soon” She smiled and shuffled down the hallway.
Allie sighed. “Thanks you two for keeping Steven out.” She whispered.
“Anything for you Allie.” Eric smiled.
“You know I won’t let him hurt you.” I told her, kissing her temple.
“Do you think he will try and come back while you are sleeping?” Tanya asked.
Shit, I never thought about that. I looked at Eric and we clearly had the same thoughts. He would try. I tightened my grip on Allie and looked down the hallway.
“I’ll stay here tonight, with you and your mom.” I said
“I’m staying too.” Eric declared. “Jord, Tanya and Parker can go to your apartment right?”
Tanya shook her head. “No, no way. I’m staying here too.” She smiled at me. “She’s part of this family now, we look out for everyone.” Eric pulled Tanya into his side and placed a kiss on her temple.
“Thanks Tanya.” Allie said. “You and Parker can share my bed with me.” She twisted to looked at me. “Will you and Eric be okay out here?” She asked.
I kissed her and smiled reassuringly. “Well be fine. You guys go on to bed.”
She nodded and kissed me back and got off my lap. She gave Eric a kiss and lead my sister-in-law and nephew to her room. She blew me a kiss before shutting the door. I let out a loud burst of air and rested my head against the back of the couch.
“I’m proud of you Jordan.” Eric said minutes later.
I lifted my head and looked at my brother. “What do you mean?” I asked.
“I knew you wanted to kill Steven, but you kept your cool….well up until the end, but if you didn’t hit him either Sidney or I were going to.”
I chuckled dryly. “He is going to come back and those two can’t protect themselves from him.” I ran my hands down my face. “Eric, what the hell am I supposed to do?”
“There isn’t much you can do. You just have to protect her and you are doing that.”
I sighed and stood up. I went to the linen closet to get some blankets and sheets for the two of us. I stood in the hallway looking at Allie’s door. I knocked on it lightly.
“Come in.” Allie whispered.
I opened the door slowly and saw Parker asleep between Allie and Tanya. I smiled and went over to Allie and placed a kiss to her forehead.
“Eric and I are just down the hall if you need anything. I won’t let Steven hurt you. I love you Allie.” I whispered.
“I love you, too, Jordan. Can you check on my mom before you go to sleep though? She was really shaken up.”
“Of course. Get some sleep, both of you. I love you guys.”
“Night Jordan,” Tanya smiled.
I kissed Allie one last time and then went to check on Sharon. I knocked before opening the door, when I opened it Sharon was curled up in a ball crying.
“Oh Sharon.” I cooed. I sat next to her on the bed and pulled her into my arms. “It’s okay. He’s gone, he won’t hurt you.”
“When I heard his voice, I just got so scared.” She whispered.
“I know and I’m sorry. Eric and I are sleeping in the living room, just in case he tries anything. Just yell for us if you need anything.”
She nodded and laid back down, I slipped back into the hallway and leaned against the wall. I was worried, Steven could come back tonight or not. He could come back when I wasn’t here. He would hurt both of them without even a second thought and that scared the shit out of me. I had two daughters to think about and protect now. Then it hit me, Steven didn’t know that I had an apartment in the same building. I went into the living room and grabbed my phone and dialed Kris’ cell.
“ello?” He answered on the first ring.
“Hey it’s me. I have a question for you. You know the whole Steven thing that went down tonight right?”
“Yea, ‘ow are they doing?”
“Okay, both are a little shakin’ up. That’s why I’m calling. Would you want to come stay down here with me and Eric and we have Sharon, Allie, Tanya, and Parker stay with Leah. It would make me feel so much better if they weren’t in the house right now.”
“Let me ask Leah, but I don’t think she would mind. I’ll be down in about five minutes.”
I released a breath I didn’t even know I was holding. “Thanks Kris.”
“No problem, Jordan.”
Eric was sitting on the couch just looking at me. “That’s actually not a bad idea at all, little brother.”
I groaned, I hated when he called me that sometimes, but today I’ll take it. “Thanks Eric.” I made my way back down to Allie’s room and opened the door quietly. All three of them were asleep, Parker curled in a ball hugging Allie. I smiled at the scene in front of me. Yeah, Allie totally fit into my family.
I walked quietly to her side of the bed and kissed her forehead lightly, still managing to wake her.
“Hey.” She said, her voice full of sleep. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. I just talked to Kris. Eric and I would feel much better if you, your mom, Tanya, and Parker stayed at my apartment tonight with Leah incase Steven decides to come back here. He doesn’t know I have an apartment.” I told her.
“What about Kris?”
“He’s going to stay down here with us. Just incase.” I kissed her forehead again. “I just don’t want anything to happen to you or the girls.”
“What about me, jerk?” Tanya said, trying not to laugh.
I rolled my eyes and chuckled. “Tanya, you are like a sister to me. I don’t give a shit what happens to you.” I tried to duck out of the line of fire from the pillow she threw at me but I was too slow. “I was kidding! Sheesh. Of course I care about you. So does that sound like a plan? Just for tonight.”
“Yeah, that works for me.”
Just then there was a knock at the front door. Everyone suddenly got quiet and looked at me. I gulped and walked into the living room and saw my brother staring at me with a worried look. Tanya walked out behind me and Allie immediately ran in front of her mom's bedroom door. Eric and I walked to the door, which had started to shake as if someone was breaking in. I stood there, not wanting to open it, so Eric decided he was going to. As soon as the door was opened, I saw my brother falling to the floor after being punched in the face.
It was like a nightmare in slow motion. I was faintly aware of the three girls screaming and very aware of the fact that Eric was still on the ground being attacked. I looked at the man who was punching my brother, it was Steven and the look on his face when he heard Sharon scream would haunt me for months. He placed a kick to Eric’s stomach and then started making his way towards Sharon.
I had to think quick, before he hurt Sharon and the baby. “Girls, go into the room and lock the door now” I ordered them. I moved so I was behind the door and unseen by Steven. As he made his way to the girls I grabbed him by the shoulders and tried to bring him down, but he kept getting closer to the girls.
I grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and pulled backwards, causing him to stumble backwards. As soon as he hit the ground I got over top of him and began laying blows on his face.
“I told you to stay the fuck away from here.” I growled as my fist connected with his jaw.
Steven just growled and fought against me, but I was stronger. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Eric get up and he made his way of to the two of us. He pulled me off of the asshole and I was about to scream at him, but then I saw he took over for me. I was also aware of the fact that Kris was standing in the open door, but he wasn’t alone. He had Max and TK with him as well. They were all standing there staring at the scene before them. Then they sprang into action. Max and TK pulled Eric off of Steven and pulled the now bloody man off the floor, but held onto him.
“Are you alright Eric?” I asked my brother. Taking in the blood dripping from his nose and the black eye he now sported.
“I’m fine.” He told me.
I grinned at my brother and got into Steven’s face. “Did I not tell you that if you messed with Sharon or Allie that you were going to have to answer to my friends and I?”
Steven spit in my face again, just like he did the first time I met him. I wiped it off and punched him square in the nose. How many times was I going to have to break this guy’s nose? As I pulled back for another hit, I heard the faint sound of sirens. Good girl Allie. I thought as I punched him again, causing more blood to gush out of his nose.
“Jordan, I think that’s enough. The police are on their way.” Max said, staring at the flashing lights coming through the windows.
Seconds later Allie’s apartment was filled with six cops, five railed up hockey players, three upset women, and a scared toddler. It was chaos. As soon as I was sure the cops had a hold on Steven I went to the room where the girls had hidden.
“Where’s Parker?” Tanya asked, hysterical.
“Eric’s got him, he’s fine.” I kissed my sister-in-law’s forehead before pulling Allie into my arms and hugging her hard. She was shaking and crying. “Shh, it’s okay. It’s all over now. He won’t hurt you again. Shh, it’s okay, baby.” I kissed the top of her head and just held her, needing her just as much as she needed me.
*******
Hours later the apartment was finally quiet, all the officers had left with a very pissed off Steven in their custody. Kris, Max, and TK stayed for only about five minutes once everything settled down to make sure everything was okay. Allie had called Sharon’s doctor to see if there was something that we could give her to calm her down enough to sleep, thankfully there had been so Sharon was now safely sleeping in her room.
Eric, Tanya, Allie, and I were all sitting on the couch in silence. “Thank you, you two.” Allie said quietly.
Eric took her hands in his and looked her in the eyes. “Allie, you don’t have to thank me. We are now family, even if it’s not official. I mean you’re having my nieces so.” He trailed off with a shrug and a chuckle. “What I’m trying to say is that it was no problem and I’d do anything for you.” He placed a kiss on her cheek
“Thanks Eric that means so much to me.” She looked at me and smiled. I nodded, we had discussed this a while ago when we found out Allie was pregnant. “I’m carrying more than your nieces, I’m carrying your goddaughters.” She smiled.
Both Tanya and Eric’s eyes got huge. “Really? You want us to be their godparents?” Tanya asked, in awe.
“Yes. We talked about this when we first found out she was pregnant.” I told them.
“And especially after tonight, I know that if anything happened to us our girls would be safe." Allie added.
“Wow thank you guys, that means so much to us.” Eric smiled.
Allie and I just smiled at my brother and his wife. Allie was right, our girls would be in great hands. Allie yawned and rested her head on my shoulder, telling me silently that she was tired.. “Alright guys, I think it's time for us to go to bed. The couch does pull out into a bed. I’m sleeping with Allie tonight." I told them, lifting my already sleeping girlfriend.
“We understand Jord, we actually need each other tonight too. Sleep well, we love you." Tanya smiled.
“Night guys, love you too. And thanks again Eric."
Eric waved me off as I walked down the hallway. I gently laid Allie on the bed and crawled in next to her, pulling her tightly to my chest. I needed her tonight and I knew she needed me as well.
“You’re safe now Allie, nothing is going to hurt you. I’m here, I love you.” I kissed her temple and soon fell asleep.
Today was seriously one of the best days of my life, we were having twins and Allie agreed to move in together. We were celebrating and having a good time with friends and family. Something that most of us haven’t had a chance to do. Sure I would have loved for Marc, Jared, and my parents to be here, but we didn’t really plan on all of this happening.
“So you two are taking a big step eh?” Eric asked, sitting on the couch next to me.
I took a pull of my beer and nodded. “We are and you know what? I’m not scared. I love her and getting a place together just seemed like the perfect idea.”
“It is, is it moving a little fast? Sure, but you guys are going to need all the space you can get with a clan on its way.”
I looked around the room for my lovely girlfriend, I found her squished between Flower and Vero, talking happily. I noticed that she was absentmindedly rubbing her tiny baby bump and I couldn’t help but smile. She looked so gorgeous just sitting there having a good time with friends. She must have felt me staring at her because she looked over at me and blushed when she caught me staring. I just winked and went back to talking to Eric.
The sound of the door bell ringing caught everyone’s attention because we all thought it was the pizzas that Sharon had ordered for us. I turned to say something to Eric when, I heard my name being called.
“Jordan, I need you.” Allie called from the entryway. I quickly sprang out of my seat and made my way over to her, trapping her face between my massive hands.
“What’s wrong, babe?” I asked, slightly scared.
“Steven.”
That single name made my blood boil. “Shit.” I spat. I quickly spun to face the room. “Eric, Sid, can you two come over here for a second?” I asked my brother and best friend. I turned to Allie and looked at her, she was clearly scared. “Go back to the living room and just sit in there. Keep your mother out of his line of sight.” I told her.
She nodded and walked back into the living room, switching seats with her mom. Now Sharon was sitting between Kris and Max and Allie was sitting next Alaina and I saw her whispering to her best friend, no doubt telling her who’s at the door.
“Jordan what’s wrong?” Sidney asked, clearly understanding that something was indeed wrong.
“Sharon’s ex-boyfriend is here.” I told them
“Shit, the one that you saved Allie from at Christmas?” Eric asked
I nodded and reached for the door as Steven pounded on the door again. I could here him screaming on the other side. I opened the door and blocked the view of the living room with my body, Eric and Sidney quickly caught on and did the same.
“Oh look, if it isn’t the whore’s ass himself.” Steven sneered at me. “You’re still with that bitch?”
“What the hell do you want Steven? Did you not understand my message the last time we met?” I asked.
“Did you hear her whore of a mother is pregnant?”
“Yeah, with your child, asshole.” Sidney said.
Steven whipped his head to the right and looked Sidney up and down. “Who the fuck are you? Another one of Allison’s fuck buddies?”
“Her name is Allie and who he is is none of your business.” I growled. “You never answered my question. “What. The. Hell. Do. You. Want?”
“To talk to Sharon, I know she’s here. She had no where else to go.”
“Sharon is not here and I doubt she wants to speak to you.” I went to close the door, but Steven stuck his foot in the door and pushed.
“I noticed that when Allison opened the door that she looked a little different. Did one of you three knock her up as well? Ha,” He laughed. “Like mother like daughter, will open their legs for anyone.”
I tried holding back my anger because I didn’t want to upset Allie, Sharon, or even Parker, but that last comment was the final straw. Before Sidney or Eric could even blink, I pulled my fist back and popped the asshole right in the nose, breaking it once again. I heard Allie and some of the other girls gasp, but I didn’t care.
“You need to go the fuck away before I call the police on you for harassment and trespassing.” With that I slammed the door and locked it. I could still hear him screaming, but I just simply turned the music on.
I sat on the couch and pulled Allie onto my lap, I just needed to hold her right now. Sharon was shaking, but Max was taking care of her. I placed my hands on Allie’s tummy and started rubbing small circles on it. She finally relaxed and leaned into my chest. The mood at the party changed very quickly, now everyone was quiet and somber.
Sidney declared that it was time for him and Alaina to go home and Marc-Andre and Vero quickly followed suit. Soon it was just Eric, Tanya, Allie, Sharon, Parker, and I sitting there.
“I’m going to go to bed.” Sharon said, quietly. Still shaken. “Eric, Tanya it was so nice to meet you two and I hope to see you soon.” She smiled and shuffled down the hallway.
Allie sighed. “Thanks you two for keeping Steven out.” She whispered.
“Anything for you Allie.” Eric smiled.
“You know I won’t let him hurt you.” I told her, kissing her temple.
“Do you think he will try and come back while you are sleeping?” Tanya asked.
Shit, I never thought about that. I looked at Eric and we clearly had the same thoughts. He would try. I tightened my grip on Allie and looked down the hallway.
“I’ll stay here tonight, with you and your mom.” I said
“I’m staying too.” Eric declared. “Jord, Tanya and Parker can go to your apartment right?”
Tanya shook her head. “No, no way. I’m staying her too.” She smiled at me. “She’s part of this family now, we look out for everyone.”
“Thanks Tanya.” Allie said. “You and Parker can share my bed with me.” She twisted to looked at me. “Will you and Eric be okay out here?” She asked.
I kissed her and smiled reassuringly. “Well be fine. You guys go on to bed.”
She nodded and kissed me back and got off my lap. She gave Eric a kiss and lead my sister-in-law and nephew to her room. She blew me a kiss before shutting the door. I let out a loud burst of air and rested me head against the back of the couch.
“I’m proud of you Jordan.” Eric said minutes later.
I lifted my head and looked at my brother. “What do you mean?” I asked.
“I knew you wanted to kill Steven, but you kept your cool….well up until the end, but if you didn’t hit him either Sidney or I were going to.”
I chuckled dryly. “He is going to come back and those two can’t protect themselves from him.” I ran my hands down my face. “Eric, what the hell am I supposed to do?”
“There isn’t much you can do. You just have to protect her and you are doing that.”
I sighed and stood up. I went to the linen closet to get some blankets and sheets for the two of us. I stood in the hallway looking at Allie’s door. I knocked on it lightly.
“Come in.” Allie whispered.
I opened the door slowly and saw Parker asleep between Allie and Tanya. I smiled and went over to Allie and placed a kiss to her forehead.
“Eric and I are just down the hall if you need anything. I won’t let Steven hurt you. I love you Allie.” I whispered.
“I love you, too, Jordan. I know you’ll keep us safe. Can you check on my mom before you go to sleep though? She was really shaken up.”
“Of course. Get some sleep, both of you. I love you guys.”
“Night Jordan,” Tanya smiled.
I kissed Allie one last time and then went to check on Sharon. I knocked before opening the door, when I opened it Sharon was curled up in a ball crying.
“Oh Sharon.” I cooed. I sat next to her on the bed and pulled her into my arms. “It’s okay. He’s gone, he won’t hurt you.”
“When I heard his voice, I just got so scared.” She whispered.
“I know and I’m sorry. Eric and I are sleeping in the living room, just in case he tries to do something. Just yell for us if you need anything.”
She nodded and laid back down, I slipped back into the hallway and leaned against the wall. I was worried, Steven could come back tonight or not. He could come back when I wasn’t here. He would hurt both of them without even a second thought and that scared the shit out of me. I had two daughters to think about and protect now. Then it hit me, Steven didn’t know that I had an apartment in the same building. I went into the living room and grabbed my phone and dialed Kris’ cell.
“ello?” He answered on the first ring.
“Hey it’s me. I have a question for you. You know the whole Steven thing that went down tonight right?”
“Yea, how are they doing?”
“Okay, both are a little shakin’ up. That’s why I’m calling. Would you want to come stay down here with me and Eric and we have Sharon, Allie, Tanya, and Parker stay with Leah. It would make me feel so much better if they weren’t in the house right now.”
“Let me as Leah, but I don’t think she would mind. I’ll be down in about five minutes.”
I released a breath I didn’t even know I was holding. “Thanks Kris.”
“No problem, Jordan.”
Eric was sitting on the couch just looking at me. “That’s actually not a bad idea at all, little brother.”
I groaned, I hated when he called me that sometimes, but today I’ll take it. “Thanks Eric.” I made my way back down to Allie’s room and opened the door quietly. All three of them were asleep, Parker curled in a ball hugging Allie. I smiled at the scene in front of me. Yeah, Allie totally fit into my family.
I walked quietly to her side of the bed and kissed her forehead lightly, still managing to wake her.
“Hey.” She said, her voice full of sleep. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. I just talked to Kris. Eric and I would feel so much better if you, your mom, Tanya, and Parker stayed at my apartment tonight with Leah incase Steven decides to come back here. He doesn’t know I have an apartment.” I told her.
“What about Kris?”
“He’s going to stay down here with us. Just incase.” I kissed her forehead again. “I just don’t want anything to happen to you or the girls.”
“What about me, jerk?” Tanya said, trying not to laugh.
I rolled my eyes and chuckled. “Tanya, you are like a sister to me. I don’t give a shit what happens to you.” I tried to duck out of the line of fire from the pillow she threw at me but I was too slow. “I was kidding! Sheesh. Of course I care about you. So does that sound like a plan? Just for tonight.”
“Yeah, that works for me.”
Just then there was a knock at the front door. Everyone suddenly got quiet and looked at me. I gulped, I walked into the living room and saw my brother staring at me with a worried look. Tanya walked out behind me and Allie immediately ran in front of her mom's bedroom door.
Eric and I walked to the door, which had started to shake as if someone was breaking in. I stood there, not wanting to open it, so Eric decided he was going to. As soon as the door was opened, I saw my brother falling to the floor after being punched in the face.
It was like a nightmare in slow motion. I was faintly aware of the three girls screaming and very aware of the fact that Eric was still on the ground being attacked. I looked at the man who was punching my brother, it was Steven and the look on his face when he heard Sharon scream would haunt me for months. He placed a kick to Eric’s stomach and then started making his way towards Sharon.
I had to think quick, before he hurt Sharon and the baby. “Girls, go into the room and lock the door now”I ordered them. I moved so I was behind the door and unseen by Steven. As he made his way to the girls I grabbed him by the shoulders and tried to bring him down, but he kept getting closer to the girls.
I grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and pulled backwards, causing him to stumble backwards. As soon as he hit the ground I got over top of him and began laying blows on his face.
“I told you to stay the fuck away from here.” I growled as my fist connected with his jaw.
Steven just growled and fought against me, but I was stronger. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Eric get up and he made his way of to the two of us. He pulled me off of the asshole and I was about to scream at him, but then I saw he took over for me. I was also aware of the fact that Kris was standing in the open door, but he wasn’t alone. He had Max and TK with him as well. They were all standing there staring at the scene before them. Then they sprang into action. Max and TK pulled Eric off of Steven and pulled the now bloody man off the floor, but held onto him.
“Are you alright Eric?” I asked my brother. Taking in the blood dripping from his nose and the black eye he now sported.
“I’m fine, just finish this asshole.” He told me.
I grinned at my brother and got into Steven’s face. “Did I not tell you that if you messed with Sharon or Allie again that my friends and I were going to cause damage to you?”
Steven spit in my face yet again, just like he did the first time I met him. I wiped it off and punched him square in the nose. How many times was I going to have to break this guy’s nose? As I pulled back for another hit, I heard the faint sound of seirns. Good girl Allie. I thought as I punched him again, causing more blood to gush out of his nose.
“Jordan, I think that’s enough. The police are on their way.” Max said, staring at the flashing lights coming through the windows.
Seconds later Allie’s apartment was filled with six cops, five railed up hockey players, three upset women, and a scared toddler. It was chaos. As soon as I was sure the cops had a hold on Steven I went to the room where the girls had hidden.
“Where’s Parker?” Tanya asked, hysterical.
“Eric’s got him, he’s fine.” I kissed my sister-in-law’s forehead before pulling Allie into my arms and hugging her hard. She was shaking and crying. “Shh, it’s okay. It’s all over now. He won’t hurt you again. Shh, it’s okay, baby.” I kissed the top of her head and just held her.
*******
Hours later the apartment was finally quiet. All the officers had left with a very pissed off Steven on their custody. Kris, Max, and TK stayed for only about five minutes after, to make sure everything was good. Allie had called Sharon’s doctor to see if there was something that we could give her to calm her down enough to sleep. Thankfully there had been, so Sharon was no safely sleeping in her room.
Eric, Tanya, Allie, and I were all sitting on the couch in silence. “Thank you, you two.” Allie said quietly.
Eric took her hands in his and looked her in the eyes. “Allie, you don’t have to thank me. We are now family, even if it’s not official. I mean you’re having my nieces so.” He trailed off with a shrug and a chuckle. “What I’m trying to say is that it was no problem and I’d do anything for you.” He placed a kiss on her cheek
“Thanks Eric that means so much to me.” She looked at me and smiled. I nodded, we had discussed this a while ago. “And I’m carrying more than your nieces, I’m carrying your goddaughters.” She smiled.
Jordan’s POV
Today was one of the best days of my life, better than winning the Stanley Cup last year. Allie and I found out we were having twins and she agreed to move in with me. We were celebrating and having a good time with friends and family, something that most of us haven’t had a chance to do in a while. It was nice having Eric there with us to celebrate with, but it would have been even nicer to have Marc, Jared, and my parents here to celebrate as well.
“So you two are taking a pretty big step eh?” Eric asked, sitting on the couch next to me.
I took a pull of my beer and nodded. “We are and you know what? I’m not scared. I love her and getting a place together just seemed like the perfect idea.”
“It is, is it moving a little fast? Sure, but you guys are going to need all the space you can get with a clan on its way.”
I looked next to me just as Allie sat down between Flower and I. I smiled as she laid her head on my shoulder. She began talking to Flower and I noticed that she was absentmindedly rubbing her tiny baby bump and I couldn’t help but smile. She looked so gorgeous just sitting there having a good time with friends. She must have felt me staring at her because she looked up at me and blushed when she caught me staring. I just winked and went back to talking to Eric.
Then the sound of the door bell ringing caught everyone’s attention because we all thought it was the pizzas that Sharon had ordered for us. I turned to say something to Eric when, I heard my name being called.
“Jordan, I need you.” Allie called from the entryway. I quickly sprang out of my seat and made my way over to her, trapping her face between my massive hands.
“What’s wrong, babe?” I asked, slightly scared.
“Steven.”
That single name made my blood boil. “Shit.” I spat. I quickly spun to face the room. “Eric, Sid, can you two come over here for a second?” I asked my brother and best friend. I turned to Allie and looked at her, she was clearly scared. “Go back to the living room and just sit in there. Keep your mother out of his line of sight.” I told her.
She nodded and walked back into the living room, switching seats with her mom. Now Sharon was sitting between Kris and Max and Allie was sitting next Alaina and I saw her whispering to her best friend, no doubt telling her who’s at the door.
“Jordan what’s wrong?” Sidney asked, clearly understanding that something was indeed wrong.
“Sharon’s ex-boyfriend is here.” I told them
“Shit, the one that you saved Allie from at Christmas?” Eric asked
I nodded and reached for the door as Steven pounded on the door again. I could here him screaming on the other side. I opened the door and blocked the view of the living room with my body, Eric and Sidney quickly caught on and did the same.
“Oh look, if it isn’t the whore’s ass himself.” Steven sneered at me. “You’re still with that bitch?”
“What the hell do you want Steven? Did you not understand my message the last time we met?” I asked.
“Did you hear her whore of a mother is pregnant?”
“Yeah, with your child, asshole.” Sidney said.
Steven whipped his head to the right and looked Sidney up and down. “Who the fuck are you? Another one of Allison’s fuck buddies?”
“Her name is Allie and who he is is none of your business.” I growled. “You never answered my question. “What. The. Hell. Do. You. Want?”
“To talk to Sharon, I know she’s here. She had no where else to go.”
“Sharon is not here and I doubt she wants to speak to you.” I went to close the door, but Steven stuck his foot in the door and pushed.
“I noticed that when Allison opened the door that she looked a little different. Did one of you three knock her up as well? Ha,” He laughed. “Like mother like daughter, will open their legs for anyone.”
I tried holding back my anger because I didn’t want to upset Allie, Sharon, or even Parker, but that last comment was the final straw. Before Sidney or Eric could even blink, I pulled my fist back and popped the asshole right in the nose, breaking it once again. I heard Allie and some of the other girls gasp, but I didn’t care.
“You need to go the fuck away before I call the police on you for harassment and trespassing.” With that I slammed the door and locked it. I could still hear him screaming, but I just simply turned the music on.
I sat on the couch and pulled Allie onto my lap, I just needed to hold her right now. Sharon was shaking, but Max was taking care of her. I placed my hands on Allie’s tummy and started rubbing small circles on it. She finally relaxed and leaned into my chest. The mood at the party changed very quickly, now everyone was quiet and somber. Sidney declared that it was time for him and Alaina to go home and Marc-Andre and Vero quickly followed suit. Soon it was just Eric, Tanya, Allie, Sharon, Parker, and I sitting there.
“I’m going to go to bed.” Sharon said, quietly. Still shaken. “Eric, Tanya it was so nice to meet you two and I hope to see you again soon” She smiled and shuffled down the hallway.
Allie sighed. “Thanks you two for keeping Steven out.” She whispered.
“Anything for you Allie.” Eric smiled.
“You know I won’t let him hurt you.” I told her, kissing her temple.
“Do you think he will try and come back while you are sleeping?” Tanya asked.
Shit, I never thought about that. I looked at Eric and we clearly had the same thoughts. He would try. I tightened my grip on Allie and looked down the hallway.
“I’ll stay here tonight, with you and your mom.” I said
“I’m staying too.” Eric declared. “Jord, Tanya and Parker can go to your apartment right?”
Tanya shook her head. “No, no way. I’m staying here too.” She smiled at me. “She’s part of this family now, we look out for everyone.” Eric pulled Tanya into his side and placed a kiss on her temple.
“Thanks Tanya.” Allie said. “You and Parker can share my bed with me.” She twisted to looked at me. “Will you and Eric be okay out here?” She asked.
I kissed her and smiled reassuringly. “Well be fine. You guys go on to bed.”
She nodded and kissed me back and got off my lap. She gave Eric a kiss and lead my sister-in-law and nephew to her room. She blew me a kiss before shutting the door. I let out a loud burst of air and rested my head against the back of the couch.
“I’m proud of you Jordan.” Eric said minutes later.
I lifted my head and looked at my brother. “What do you mean?” I asked.
“I knew you wanted to kill Steven, but you kept your cool….well up until the end, but if you didn’t hit him either Sidney or I were going to.”
I chuckled dryly. “He is going to come back and those two can’t protect themselves from him.” I ran my hands down my face. “Eric, what the hell am I supposed to do?”
“There isn’t much you can do. You just have to protect her and you are doing that.”
I sighed and stood up. I went to the linen closet to get some blankets and sheets for the two of us. I stood in the hallway looking at Allie’s door. I knocked on it lightly.
“Come in.” Allie whispered.
I opened the door slowly and saw Parker asleep between Allie and Tanya. I smiled and went over to Allie and placed a kiss to her forehead.
“Eric and I are just down the hall if you need anything. I won’t let Steven hurt you. I love you Allie.” I whispered.
“I love you, too, Jordan. Can you check on my mom before you go to sleep though? She was really shaken up.”
“Of course. Get some sleep, both of you. I love you guys.”
“Night Jordan,” Tanya smiled.
I kissed Allie one last time and then went to check on Sharon. I knocked before opening the door, when I opened it Sharon was curled up in a ball crying.
“Oh Sharon.” I cooed. I sat next to her on the bed and pulled her into my arms. “It’s okay. He’s gone, he won’t hurt you.”
“When I heard his voice, I just got so scared.” She whispered.
“I know and I’m sorry. Eric and I are sleeping in the living room, just in case he tries anything. Just yell for us if you need anything.”
She nodded and laid back down, I slipped back into the hallway and leaned against the wall. I was worried, Steven could come back tonight or not. He could come back when I wasn’t here. He would hurt both of them without even a second thought and that scared the shit out of me. I had two daughters to think about and protect now. Then it hit me, Steven didn’t know that I had an apartment in the same building. I went into the living room and grabbed my phone and dialed Kris’ cell.
“ello?” He answered on the first ring.
“Hey it’s me. I have a question for you. You know the whole Steven thing that went down tonight right?”
“Yea, ‘ow are they doing?”
“Okay, both are a little shakin’ up. That’s why I’m calling. Would you want to come stay down here with me and Eric and we have Sharon, Allie, Tanya, and Parker stay with Leah. It would make me feel so much better if they weren’t in the house right now.”
“Let me ask Leah, but I don’t think she would mind. I’ll be down in about five minutes.”
I released a breath I didn’t even know I was holding. “Thanks Kris.”
“No problem, Jordan.”
Eric was sitting on the couch just looking at me. “That’s actually not a bad idea at all, little brother.”
I groaned, I hated when he called me that sometimes, but today I’ll take it. “Thanks Eric.” I made my way back down to Allie’s room and opened the door quietly. All three of them were asleep, Parker curled in a ball hugging Allie. I smiled at the scene in front of me. Yeah, Allie totally fit into my family.
I walked quietly to her side of the bed and kissed her forehead lightly, still managing to wake her.
“Hey.” She said, her voice full of sleep. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. I just talked to Kris. Eric and I would feel much better if you, your mom, Tanya, and Parker stayed at my apartment tonight with Leah incase Steven decides to come back here. He doesn’t know I have an apartment.” I told her.
“What about Kris?”
“He’s going to stay down here with us. Just incase.” I kissed her forehead again. “I just don’t want anything to happen to you or the girls.”
“What about me, jerk?” Tanya said, trying not to laugh.
I rolled my eyes and chuckled. “Tanya, you are like a sister to me. I don’t give a shit what happens to you.” I tried to duck out of the line of fire from the pillow she threw at me but I was too slow. “I was kidding! Sheesh. Of course I care about you. So does that sound like a plan? Just for tonight.”
“Yeah, that works for me.”
Just then there was a knock at the front door. Everyone suddenly got quiet and looked at me. I gulped and walked into the living room and saw my brother staring at me with a worried look. Tanya walked out behind me and Allie immediately ran in front of her mom's bedroom door. Eric and I walked to the door, which had started to shake as if someone was breaking in. I stood there, not wanting to open it, so Eric decided he was going to. As soon as the door was opened, I saw my brother falling to the floor after being punched in the face.
It was like a nightmare in slow motion. I was faintly aware of the three girls screaming and very aware of the fact that Eric was still on the ground being attacked. I looked at the man who was punching my brother, it was Steven and the look on his face when he heard Sharon scream would haunt me for months. He placed a kick to Eric’s stomach and then started making his way towards Sharon.
I had to think quick, before he hurt Sharon and the baby. “Girls, go into the room and lock the door now” I ordered them. I moved so I was behind the door and unseen by Steven. As he made his way to the girls I grabbed him by the shoulders and tried to bring him down, but he kept getting closer to the girls.
I grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and pulled backwards, causing him to stumble backwards. As soon as he hit the ground I got over top of him and began laying blows on his face.
“I told you to stay the fuck away from here.” I growled as my fist connected with his jaw.
Steven just growled and fought against me, but I was stronger. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Eric get up and he made his way of to the two of us. He pulled me off of the asshole and I was about to scream at him, but then I saw he took over for me. I was also aware of the fact that Kris was standing in the open door, but he wasn’t alone. He had Max and TK with him as well. They were all standing there staring at the scene before them. Then they sprang into action. Max and TK pulled Eric off of Steven and pulled the now bloody man off the floor, but held onto him.
“Are you alright Eric?” I asked my brother. Taking in the blood dripping from his nose and the black eye he now sported.
“I’m fine.” He told me.
I grinned at my brother and got into Steven’s face. “Did I not tell you that if you messed with Sharon or Allie that you were going to have to answer to my friends and I?”
Steven spit in my face again, just like he did the first time I met him. I wiped it off and punched him square in the nose. How many times was I going to have to break this guy’s nose? As I pulled back for another hit, I heard the faint sound of sirens. Good girl Allie. I thought as I punched him again, causing more blood to gush out of his nose.
“Jordan, I think that’s enough. The police are on their way.” Max said, staring at the flashing lights coming through the windows.
Seconds later Allie’s apartment was filled with six cops, five railed up hockey players, three upset women, and a scared toddler. It was chaos. As soon as I was sure the cops had a hold on Steven I went to the room where the girls had hidden.
“Where’s Parker?” Tanya asked, hysterical.
“Eric’s got him, he’s fine.” I kissed my sister-in-law’s forehead before pulling Allie into my arms and hugging her hard. She was shaking and crying. “Shh, it’s okay. It’s all over now. He won’t hurt you again. Shh, it’s okay, baby.” I kissed the top of her head and just held her, needing her just as much as she needed me.
*******
Hours later the apartment was finally quiet, all the officers had left with a very pissed off Steven in their custody. Kris, Max, and TK stayed for only about five minutes once everything settled down to make sure everything was okay. Allie had called Sharon’s doctor to see if there was something that we could give her to calm her down enough to sleep, thankfully there had been so Sharon was now safely sleeping in her room.
Eric, Tanya, Allie, and I were all sitting on the couch in silence. “Thank you, you two.” Allie said quietly.
Eric took her hands in his and looked her in the eyes. “Allie, you don’t have to thank me. We are now family, even if it’s not official. I mean you’re having my nieces so.” He trailed off with a shrug and a chuckle. “What I’m trying to say is that it was no problem and I’d do anything for you.” He placed a kiss on her cheek
“Thanks Eric that means so much to me.” She looked at me and smiled. I nodded, we had discussed this a while ago when we found out Allie was pregnant. “I’m carrying more than your nieces, I’m carrying your goddaughters.” She smiled.
Both Tanya and Eric’s eyes got huge. “Really? You want us to be their godparents?” Tanya asked, in awe.
“Yes. We talked about this when we first found out she was pregnant.” I told them.
“And especially after tonight, I know that if anything happened to us our girls would be safe." Allie added.
“Wow thank you guys, that means so much to us.” Eric smiled.
Allie and I just smiled at my brother and his wife. Allie was right, our girls would be in great hands. Allie yawned and rested her head on my shoulder, telling me silently that she was tired.. “Alright guys, I think it's time for us to go to bed. The couch does pull out into a bed. I’m sleeping with Allie tonight." I told them, lifting my already sleeping girlfriend.
“We understand Jord, we actually need each other tonight too. Sleep well, we love you." Tanya smiled.
“Night guys, love you too. And thanks again Eric."
Eric waved me off as I walked down the hallway. I gently laid Allie on the bed and crawled in next to her, pulling her tightly to my chest. I needed her tonight and I knew she needed me as well.
“You’re safe now Allie, nothing is going to hurt you. I’m here, I love you.” I kissed her temple and soon fell asleep.
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