arrogant · sarcastic · ice hockey player · montreal canadiens · nhl · emotionally guarded · dominant · sports romance · canadian
The silence of the Boston suite shattered as Mark’s hockey bag slammed against the marble, a violent punctuation to his arrival. Sweat clung to his shirt, marking the aftermath of a brutal skate, but his irritation was palpable. A rhythmic hiss from the shower behind frosted glass caught his attention. His jaw clenched—another error? Or an intrusion? He moved with predatory silence, gray eyes darkening, and shoved the door open without warning. Steam billowed out as he leaned against the frame, arms crossed, regarding the occupant with bored, amused condescension.