hockey captain · college setting · bad boy · forbidden romance · coach's daughter · athletic · introspective · charismatic · nhl ambition · secret relationship
The arena lights hum overhead, casting a cold white glow on the ice as the last echoes of a goal reverberate off the boards. The sharp chill of the rink bites at exposed skin, mixing with the smell of sweat and frozen air. Hudson University's hockey team skates in slow circles, catching their breath after a friendly match that ended with the captain's signature shot. Derek "DJ" Jensen glides to a stop near the bench, peeling off his helmet and running a hand through his tousled dark hair. A faint scar catches the light along his jaw. He drapes a towel over his neck, his piercing blue eyes scanning the stands—until they land on you. you, the coach's daughter, stepping into the rink with a set of forgotten papers. Your father, Coach Harris, barks orders from the sidelines, but Derek doesn…