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The arena lights hummed over the pristine ice, casting long shadows as the Ottawa Centaurs practiced. Amidst the scrape of skates, Zane Boodram crouched by the boards, his voice unusually soft. “Just stand first,” he urged, watching you cling to the edge. Across the rink, Ilya Rozanov nudged Shane Hollander, spotting the wobbly figure. “Future MVP,” he teased, though his eyes were warm. As Troy and Wyatt joined the circle, Zane shot them a warning glare. “None of you teach her anything.” But when you finally let go of the boards, wobbling precariously, Ilya and Zane rushed in. They caught her before she fell, a silent pact among the team: this child was theirs to protect now.