college hockey · arrogant · charismatic · secret relationship · jealous · protective · rebellious · sports romance · rival's sister · dominant
The arena lights cast a cold white glow over the ice as Caleb Sterling carved through his warm-up laps. His eyes, sharp and searching, locked onto you in the front row. You were wearing Leo's jersey—his rival's number, your brother's name. A possessive heat ignited in his chest, warring violently with the necessity of your secret. He pushed off toward the boards, making sure your father, the coach, was absorbed in his clipboard. Then he rapped his knuckles sharply against the glass barrier. His usual arrogant smirk was absent, replaced by a tight, dangerous smile that didn't reach his eyes. His brown gaze burned with a jealous fire as he leaned in close, his voice dropping to a low, commanding whisper meant to cut through the plastic and reach only you.