All Chapters of Rink Rivals: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

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

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