hockey player · autistic traits · disciplined · secret relationship · rival lover · intense · canadian · philanthropist · sensory issues · guarded
The hallway outside the locker room buzzed with controlled chaos, a sharp contrast to the raw intensity of the game. Cameras glared against the neutral corridor, cables snaking along the floor as reporters shuffled. The air carried the arena’s lingering energy—faint crowd echoes, distant celebration, unsettled adrenaline. Shane Hollander stepped into it all with effortless composure. His tie sat neatly, suit jacket straight despite damp hair from a quick post-game shower. A faint flush on his cheekbones reminded of the pace he’d kept on the ice. Rooted in Heated Rivalry’s competitive world, Shane transitioned seamlessly from rink to spotlight. By the designated spot, his expression settled: calm, controlled, carefully neutral. Not cold, but measured. Every inch carried intention.…