Rink Rivals
Their rivalry was fierce, until passion broke through the ice.
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Aspen Jackson, captain of the Phoenix Frost and king of the ice, has one goal: making it to the NHL. Hockey is his everything, and he’ll do whatever it takes to stay on track, keep his scholarship, and secure his future. Nothing, and no one, will stand in his way.
Enter Kelly Blackwell, his rival since junior hockey and the one player who can always get under his skin. When a trade lands them at the same college, their on-ice feud reaches a dangerous boiling point. With the Frozen Four on the line, their battle of wills spirals into a game of dirty tricks and mind games, each determined to see the other fail.
But when Aspen stumbles upon a secret that Kelly’s been hiding, he seizes the chance to turn their rivalry into an advantage—both on and off the ice. Yet the more he pushes, the more their legendary animosity melts into something neither of them expected: an attraction that could ruin them both.
With dreams of the NHL and their reputations on the line, Aspen and Kelly must decide—will winning cost them everything, or will their forbidden connection become the ultimate game-changer?
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Chapter: 4. KELLY Kelly. I make my way towards Coach's office first thing in the morning. I received a phone call from him while I was preparing for school, and he sounded somehow odd. I could tell something happened, and for some reason, I feel a strange sensation in my lower region.Closing the door behind me, I meet Coach's eyes across from where he sits with his glasses on. That strange sensation I felt earlier comes again, only because I now know that there's actually something wrong. Coach only wears glasses when he's nervous.“Have a seat, Blackwell,” he says, his voice a bit strained.I nod and take the chair across from him. “Is something wrong, Coach?”There is silence for a while before Coach leans forward and props his elbows on the desk, his eyes fixed on me. “You know it's that time of the season where players are traded off?”I sink back into my seat and sigh. That was true. Coaches usually trade their players for another, and most times, it's usually a good thing for the team. But othe
Last Updated: 2024-12-19
Chapter: 3. KELLYKelly. “Have you seen this?” Eden, my teammate and close friend, points at his phone before bringing it to my face. A smug smile lights up my face as I read the front page of the news. My name is boldly printed under a photo of me taken a few days ago. I don’t remember noticing any press that day, but of course, they’re always in the shadows, just as they always are. KELLY BLACKWELL, STAR FORWARD AND CAPTAIN OF THE DYNAMOS, HUMILIATES ASPEN IN A BRUTAL SHOWDOWN, PROVING ONCE AGAIN THAT THE FROST'S CAPTAIN IS NO MATCH FOR HIS SKILLS.If there’s one person, other than my dad, who I can’t stand, it’s him. Aspen Jackson. The underdog of the Phoenix Frost. He doesn’t come from money, doesn’t have the best gear. But he has something I don’t—something I envy. A family that actually gives a damn. Every game, his mom is there, yelling her lungs out, and his little sister is jumping up and down in the stands, wearing his old, beat-up jersey like it’s some prized possession. They hug hi
Last Updated: 2024-12-19
Chapter: 2. KELLY Kelly The thrill of tonight’s victory over the Phoenix Frost drains away the moment my parents' mansion comes into view. Excitement shifts to dread, a cold knot tightening in my stomach. I don’t want to go inside. I know what’s waiting for me.Once he realizes I’m back, he’ll come into my room, and—No. I shake my head violently, forcing the thought back into the shadows. The memories claw at the edges of my mind, but I won’t let them take over. My breath leaves me in a sharp puff, frustration bubbling up as I slam my palm against the steering wheel. Hard.I stare at the massive double doors in front of me, their imposing size a reminder of everything this house stands for. Wealth. Power. Control. And yet, with all its grandeur, it’s never felt like home. For a moment, I consider driving away, hitting the highway and leaving all of this behind. But the thought is fleeting, just another escape I can't afford. Not yet.Taking a deep breath, I steady my trembling hands. “Get it together
Last Updated: 2024-12-19
Chapter: 1. ASPEN Aspen I release a breath I didn’t know I was holding as the buzzer blares, signaling the end of the game. We lost. We fucking lost the game to the Dynamos. The arena is electric with cheers, none of them for us. My teammates shuffle toward the bench in silence, heads low, their sticks dragging across the ice. I rip off my helmet and rake a hand through my damp hair, my chest heaving with frustration. I stay where I am at center ice, frozen, staring at the scoreboard. Three points. That’s all it took to rip the game from us. “Jackson!” Coach’s voice booms, dragging me back to reality. He’s already storming onto the ice, his face red with anger. “Get over here. Now.” I skate toward him reluctantly, my stomach twisting. The man looks like he’s seconds away from snapping his clipboard in half. “What the hell was that out there?” he barks, jabbing a finger toward the empty net. “You call that captain material? You call that leading a team?” “I—” “Don’t. I don’t want to hear e
Last Updated: 2024-12-19
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