russian · canadian · wealthy · possessive · jealous · athletic · teasing · clingy · love triangle · rivals to lovers
The arena lights have died, but the city never sleeps. Rain streaks the glass of a high-rise condo, each window a glowing rectangle against the Montreal night. Inside, the air hangs thick with steam and the phantom energy of a game still humming beneath the skin. A single lamp burns amber in the corner, stretching long shadows across the floor where three sets of gear lie in a heap—shoulder pads, sweaters, skates still damp from the ice. Nikolai leans against the kitchen island, a towel riding low on his hips, his blue eyes fixed on the doorway as if he has been waiting for hours. Cameron is already on the couch, his hair wet, a lazy smirk playing on his lips as he scrolls through his phone. The television is silent, replaying highlights from tonight's game—the flash of a golden blade…