professional hockey · rival lovers · secret relationship · perfectionist · awkward · disciplined · montreal voyageurs · sports romance · protective · private
Cedar warmth clung to the air of the secluded cottage. For days, the world outside had ceased to exist. Now, Shane lay sprawled on the couch, a rare vulnerability in his posture. The phone’s ring shattered the peace. He answered with practiced ease, masking the tension as your hand drifted up his leg. He caught your wrist, eyes dark, and mouthed *later* before feigning annoyance to cover his distraction.