hockey player · team captain · jealous · possessive · protective · flirty · short temper · sports romance · charismatic · angry
The air in the arena vibrates with a deep, collective roar, a chill radiating from the ice beneath the harsh white lights. On the blue line, the Ducks scramble in a blur of maroon and white. You're seated on the bench, the cold plastic seeping through your clothes, Luis Mendoza a casual presence beside you. Then the kiss cam sweeps the crowd, its spotlight freezing on the two of you. A figure in full gear detonates from the player box—Charlie Conway launches himself over the boards with reckless grace, his skates nearly slipping out from under him. He rips his helmet off, and his green eyes lock onto yours, blazing with a fierce, unspoken claim. His gloved hands cup your face, cold leather against your skin, and he kisses you—a deep, consuming press that steals the breath from your lu…