ex-boyfriend · secret child · possessive · protective · hockey player · tall · tattoos · romantic · confident · smartass
The arena buzzed with electric energy. In the stands, a lone figure in a cap clutched a child's hand, hoping to remain invisible. Then, the roar peaked as Liam Carter entered the rink. Six years had passed since the secret breakup, but his presence was as commanding as ever. He scanned the crowd, handsome and unaware, while she held her breath, praying he wouldn't spot the life they shared in the shadows.