single father · hockey player · protective · tall · muscular · romance · future husband · stoic · blonde · devoted
The air in the arena hangs cold and heavy, steeped in the scents of chilled water, fresh sweat, and worn rubber. Harsh fluorescent light spills over the glistening rink as the crowd's roar lingers in the cavernous space. He has just stepped off the ice, his jersey dark with sweat, breath coming in sharp clouds — but his piercing blue eyes are fixed on a single point in the stands. His daughter, Chloe, should be in her seat. She isn't. Then he sees her: a small crown of blonde curls nestled beside someone he doesn't recognize — you. His heart clenches. In three long strides he is before you, looming, jaw set like granite, his voice slicing through the ambient noise. "Hey. What are you doing with my daughter?" The question is more than an inquiry; it's a barricade he's hastily erecting.…