Chapter: Chapter 31NIKOLAI'S POVThe front door unlocked with a dull click, and I stepped into the quiet entryway of the apartment, kicking off my sneakers with a heavy thud. My weekend had been a blur of high-level meetings, legal consultations, and aggressive phone calls with my management team, all centered around a situation that sat heavily on my chest, especially because I could never tell anyone about it. Because I didn't know exactly how things would go if I did.I was exhausted, my shoulders were tight, and the only thing I wanted was a warm bath to replace my muscles and something to eat. I had already gotten used to the low-level chaos of Zaria's presence so I wasn't really nervous about running into her…or so I thought until I paused by the entrance of the living room, the eerie blue light of the television immediately drawing my attention first before I turned it towards her.Zaria was curled up on the sofa, a blanket bunched around her waist, an open pack of Chips Ahoy resting on her stom
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Chapter: Chapter 30ZARIA'S POVGrocery shopping was usually a mindless, therapeutic chore for me. But not today.Instead of feeling the calmness that came with checking things off a list while pushing a rattling wire cart down aisle four of the supermarket, I felt pissed, irritated even.More irritated than I'd been before I left the house.David had texted me two hours ago with a string of apologetic emojis, bailing on our scheduled errand because his girlfriend had apparently conjured up some last-minute emergency that required his immediate presence. And Niko? Niko had vanished on Friday evening without offering a single word of explanation. No note, no text, no casual over-the-shoulder remark about where he was going or when he'd be back.And no phone call or text from him today either.I don't care, I told myself. And I repeated the mantra like a nervous tick as I tossed two cartons of almond milk into the basket. We weren’t real anyways so he could do whatever he wanted. The way he had held me
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Chapter: Chapter 29NIKO'S POV Gently, I untangled her from my shirt, pulled back as I took her by the shoulders, and led her over to the edge of the kitchen island. Our foreheads brushed as I hesitantly but gently grabbed her waist to help her up so she could sit on the edge of the Island.Ignoring the way my heart was racing from that simple, unintentional touch, I grabbed a glass and filled it with water from the fridge, handed it to her, and watched as she chugged half of it down, shivering slightly as the cold liquid hit her system. The sight of her looking so small and defeated in her cute, oversized SouthPark shirt with the wet spots in front, twisted my heart in a way it had never twisted before, though I quickly chalked the sharp ache up to simple human empathy.I'd seen her crying once, but it wasn't like this.“Alright,” I said softly, wondering whether to lean against the counter beside her, or stand in front of her. I eventually decided against leaning beside her, and just stood in front
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Chapter: Chapter 28NIKOLAI'S POVTraining had been an absolute disaster from the opening whistle. My head was completely scrambled, my senses felt dull, and every pass I sent out was either off-target or intercepted. Halfway through the second scrimmage, I misjudged a brutal board battle and clipped the back of a teammate's skate, sending him sprawling into the dasher. It wasn't malicious, but it was reckless, bad enough that Coach benched me for the remainder of the session with a scowl that could freeze water.I was so embarrassed and guilty as I sat on the bench and watched other guys play.I spent the rest of the afternoon stewing in my own sweat and bad temper, my muscles tight and aching. By the time I threw my gear into my bag and drove back to the apartment, I just wanted a hot shower, a quiet house, and some food.The front door clicked open to an eerie, heavy quiet. The place was empty.I kicked off my sneakers, tossed my gym bag by the door, and headed straight for the kitchen to grab a bott
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Chapter: Chapter 27ZARIA'S POV Vance remained entirely unmoved, his hand still neatly folded over the desk. “Mr. Evans provided documentation proving a volatile personal history and a direct, ongoing dispute regarding shared assets. Vance & Sterling does not invite personal drama into our partner circles. I'm sorry, Ms. Reeds, but your application has been formally denied. The decision is final.”I scoffed in disbelief, shaking my head, “so you're really not going to hire me ? And not even because I'm not qualified but because some bastard told you not to?!”Vance sighed, suddenly looking like he'd aged ten years in fifteen minutes. I'm so sorry…”“Be sorry for yourself!” I spat, cutting him off as I let my anger and frustration fully take charge.By the time I made it past the cold reception desk and out onto the sidewalk, the chilly autumn wind was whipping my hair across my face, but I couldn't even feel the cold.My fingers trembled violently as I pulled my phone from my purse, jammed my thumb agai
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Chapter: Chapter 26ZARIA'S POVThe reception area of Vance & Sterling Law was intimidating in a way that made me briefly consider turning back and heading back to the house. Everything looked perfect, like it was all brushed steel, polished obsidian, and aggressively neutral beige. Sitting on the stiff leather chair in the waiting area, I smoothed down the lapels of my best blazer, a sharp, charcoal-gray piece I had bought during my second year at my old firm, back when I still believed dressing the part was half the battle.My palms were slick against my knees. Maya was right that I had earned my degree through hardwork, and my cousin had practically moved mountains to slide my resume onto the desk of senior partner Ronald Vance, but the lingering ghost of the last three years whispered loudly in the back of my mind. You're out of practice. You're rusty. You're starting over at twenty-six while everyone else your age is already pulling associate hours.I tried not to let the negative self-talks get t
Last Updated: 2026-09-22

Pucking My Hockey Rival
Luca Devereaux has spent twelve seasons building the perfect image. He is the captain of the Chicago Phantoms, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the man every sponsor wants on their poster. He is calm under pressure, professional in every interview, and completely untouchable. The only person in the world who has ever made him feel like he might come apart is Ronan Calloway.
Ronan is the captain of the Boston Bruins and the league's leading scorer for two straight seasons. He is quiet, intense, and impossible to read. He does not chase drama, he does not play games, But for three years, he has watched Luca with the kind of focus that goes beyond rivalry. He has counted Luca's habits, studied his tells, and waited for the perfect time..
When a brutal championship game collision ends with a nine-second fight broadcast to millions, the world sees the first crack in Luca's perfect armor. But that is nothing compared to what happens after the final whistle, when Ronan locks a locker room door and they are finally, truly alone.
What begins as obsession slowly becomes something neither of them has words for. They meet in empty arenas and dark corridors. They push each other away and pull each other back. The hockey world is watching. Management is watching. And somewhere out there, someone is taking photographs.
This is a story about two men who have spent years hiding behind control, competition, and composure. And about what happens when the one person who can see through all of it refuses to look away.
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Chapter: Chapter 22RONAN'S POV The restroom was quiet, smelling faintly of antiseptic cleaner and expensive hand soap. Two other guys were standing by the mirrors, washing their hands and talking in low tones about the upcoming playoff schedule. I kept my head down, slipping into a stall, and waited until the door clicked shut behind them, leaving the room entirely empty.Or so I thought.I stepped out of the stall and walked over to the bank of sinks. As I turned on the tap, the door clicked open again.Luca walked in.He briefly looked just as surprised as I felt. But then he schooled his expression and headed straight for the adjacent sink, turning on the water without looking at me. The tension in the small tiled room grew instantly, thick enough to choke on.We stood side-by-side in absolute silence, the sound of the rushing water filling the quiet space. I watched Luca through the fog-streaked mirror. He was staring down at the basin, his hands braced against the marble counter, his chest risi
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Chapter: Chapter 21RONAN'S POV“I'm going to go get her,” Luca muttered, starting to push himself up from the plush leather of the booth.I pursed my lips as I stared at him across the small table, as I noticed the tightness in his jaw and his shoulders…everywhere.He was nervous, but why?Could it be because he was also feeling it? This tension between us?“Just text her,” I replied, waving a hand dismissively toward the center-piece candle. “She's only been gone for three minutes. Stop hovering.”“I'm not hovering, Calloway. I'm being a gentleman. Unlike you, apparently,” Luca shot back, his green eyes flashing with a sudden, sharp heat. “Also, you just made a good point about how it'd look if we're seen like this, without Sienna.”I let a slow, obnoxious grin spread across my face, loving the way his composure seemed rattled. “Well it doesn't matter, I don't really care about their narratives.”“Can you stop?” Luca hissed. “Stop always trying to get a rise out of me.”I shrugged, refusing to back dow
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Chapter: Chapter 20LUCA'S POVThe private dining room at Osteria Rialto was bathed in low, amber lighting, a stark contrast to the harsh, brightly lit corridors of Toronto General where I’d spent the last few hours having my shoulder poked and prodded. The restaurant was high-end, exclusive, and tucked away behind a discreet side alley in Little Italy.Sienna sat across from me in a plush leather booth, her phone resting face down on the table. We’d been here for twenty minutes, sipping sparkling water and maintaining a light conversation about her life as an influencer and a little bit of our childhood, when the soft click of shoes made me raise my head.Ronan had finally decided to grace us with his eminent presence.And he was dressed in a dark charcoal button-down, rolled up at the sleeves to expose his forearms. He slid into the booth beside Sienna without asking, his sharp jaw setting as his dark eyes locked onto mine.“You guys know there are paps outside right?” he asked by way of greeting, hi
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Chapter: Chapter 19LUCA'S POVThe damp air of the Toronto parking lot clung to the windows as I idly tapped my fingers against the steering wheel. I checked the dash clock for the third time in two minutes. Right on schedule, the glass doors of the elite fitness centre slid open, and Sienna stepped out into the afternoon light.I unhooked my seatbelt, pushed the door open, and stepped out onto the polished asphalt. By the time she reached the passenger side, I was already there, holding the door open for her.She offered a brief, surprised blink, sliding into the leather seat. “Thanks,” she murmured, pulling the belt across her chest and clicking it into place just as I slid back in behind the wheel.“Where are we going?” she asked, adjusting the strap of her bag over her shoulder.I pulled the gearshift down. “I thought your people would've told you already?”She shrugged, leaning her head back against the headrest. “They said I had to go with you to the hospital.”I nodded, keeping my eyes fixed on t
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Chapter: Chapter 18RONAN'S POV My publicist and the manager stared at me for a long moment, looking for any sign of a crack. When they thankfully found nothing, they grunted and sighed.“Whatever. That picture must not get out of this tight bubble. We need to tighten this shit up immediately. If this leaks to the press, it blows up everything.”“I'm already on it,” Dani replied, pulling her tablet out of her bag and tapping furiously against the screen. “We need to trace the source, but before that we must do something so we get ahead of it.”“Just for the record,” I said quietly, pushing off the counter. “I'm not doing a PR relationship, if that's what you're thinking.”Dani paused mid-tap and blinked at me. “Why not?”I shrugged, eyeing them individually before narrowing my eyes. “I'm not cut out for living a fake life. I can't fake a relationship, no matter what the management wants.”“That's fine for now," James and Dani responded in near-unison, cutting me off before I could launch into a full def
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Chapter: Chapter 17RONAN'S POV I was halfway down the stairs, still dressed in a loose t-shirt and sweats, when the sound of the doorbell echoed through my penthouse. First Theo, and now this. Why was everyone visiting me today?Suppressing a groan as I pushed the button to open the private elevator door, I eyed the man and woman standing in there.“I hope there's a really good reason for this surprising visit,” I muttered, turning and marching back into the living area and then the kitchen, my hands flying up in exasperation when I noticed they were following me.“Do you people not know how to use cellphones anymore? And the front door guy downstairs couldn't even ring up to let me know I had visitors,” I sighed, still feeling the irritation curdling in my chest. “I'll have to have a word with him soon about this. One day he might send an assassin up here.”Dani Okafor snorted as she marched straight past the kitchen island, followed closely by my manager, James, who for some reason, suddenly looked
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Rejected By My Biker Alpha
It started out as a rejection where she disappeared, but once she returns an outlaw alpha who could burn the whole world down, everyone is scared.
Raven was once a soft-spoken omega, hopelessly in love with her fated mate, Jax Thorn, the cold, dominant Alpha of the Iron Howlers MC. And on the night where the two of them discovered their mating bond, he rejects her coldly and publicly.
Three years later, the world knows her as “Ghost, the ruthless leader of a feared rogue biker gang, her name whispered in fear and awe across packs. The girl who once cried over love is now a girl who is dominant and more than willing to protect those that serve her and stunned against those who she wants to turn against.
What starts as a rogue attack that threatens those that she once loved. She is forced to choose to protect those that she once called family or to stand against them.
Now, Raven and Jax are forced into close quarters: riding together, fighting side by side, and navigating a dangerous world where desire burns just as hot as betrayal. The scent of their mating bond still lingers between them, but so does the pain of the past.
He thought he could live without her. She thought she could never forgive him.
But when war explodes, enemies rise, and her hidden Alpha bloodline is revealed, Raven must decide—will she use her power to lead alone? Or will she risk her heart again for the man who once destroyed it?
A rejected mate. A dangerous second chance. A love story forged in fire and fury.
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Chapter: Chapter 62Raven’s POVHis blood flooded my mouth. It was warm and metallic. I felt it when the bond snapped into place. Heat exploded in me. His heartbeat slam against mine. Our scents twisted together until I couldn’t tell where I ended and he began.We were one.This was what I dreamed about before my dream became the mother of all nightmares.I kept my teeth in Jax's flesh for a while, then I pulled back slowly. My lips came away red with his blood. I licked them and smiled.Jax stared up at me. His eyes were wide from the pleasure and shock."Wow, I didn't see that coming."I sat up straighter. “This doesn’t mean I forgive you."Jax's brows arched. "What do you mean?"“I marked you because I choose to fight beside you now. That’s all. Remember the way you rejected me and walked away like I was nothing? Those scars don’t disappear because we finally fucked and I sank my teeth into you. They’re still here.” I pressed one hand over my own heart. “Right here."He swallowed hard. “I know. I'm no
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Chapter: Chapter 61Jax’s POVI didn’t answer with words. I let my hands and lips do the talking. As she lay on the bed, I kissed her nipple and rolled my tongue over her areola.She moaned harder. Her hands grabbed my back and pulled me closer. My chest rubbed against her full breasts. My cock pulsed, straining against her groin.I kept my focus on her breasts. I sucked hard until her nails raked down my back. The sting felt good. Yeah, I wanted to keep setting her soul on fire.Years of holding back exploded between us. Every night I had spent alone thinking about her. Every time I chose the pack over us. Every second she ran from me today. It all poured out in the way I touched her.I was desperate. Almost angry. I needed her to feel the way I felt.This should have been a common occurrence between us. She should have been mine all these years. But I messed up. Then she made things complicated, too. Now, I would make sure she never forgot this experience.I slid one hand between her legs. She was alre
Last Updated: 2026-07-13
Chapter: Chapter 60Raven’s POVThe bike roared under us. I clung tight to Jax’s waist. My arms locked around him like they belonged there.The silent night in the clearing replayed in my head. I had run from him once. Never again.I vowed it silently. I was done pushing him away. Done choosing guilt over us. We would continue to face our enemies together. Just as we had just done.As we rode toward the cabin, loud roars sounded from far away."Ugh. How much fighting do we have to do?" Jax said.I shook my head and sighed.The roars got louder as we approached the cabin. The wound appeared to come from below is."Can we look?" Jax asked me.."Sure. I'm curious, too."We stopped next to a high ridge. The valley opened wide below. Then we saw it.Hundreds of bikes filled the valley floor. Engines snarled like one massive beast. Five hundred Crimson Fangs rode in tight formation.Ronan led them at the front. My cousin. His face twisted with hate. He raised a fist high.“Death to the witch!” he screamed. The
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Chapter: Chapter 59Jax’s POVI stormed deeper into the woods. My boots crunched hard on the snow. Every step felt wrong as I walked away.Guilt burned in my chest. I had walked away from her. Anger swept through my veins. Yes, I had every right to leave her alone after everything. I risked my life to save her, and she just asked for space. She wanted to be alone.Fear gripped for her safety, the longer I walked away.I stopped after thirty yards. The cold wind swayed the branches on the trees nearby. My fists clenched tight at my sides.Distant howls cut through the quiet morning. They grew louder. I snapped out of my anger. As pissed as I was, I still had to consider Raven's welfare.I burst into the clearing. The three dead bikers still lay in the pool of their blood. I did that. Without any help from. Raven. Abandoned motorcycles surrounded the bodies.Raven knelt exactly where I left her. Her forehead pressed to the ground. She sobbed uncontrollably in the red-stained snow.I dropped to one knee. "R
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Chapter: Chapter 58Raven’s POVThe net tightened like a noose. Pain shot through my arms and legs as enchanted fibers dug into my skin.I saw them. I should have done better.I thrashed hard under the net. Cold seeped into my skin as the bike dragged me faster."Moon goddess, why is this happening to me?" I cried. My magic wasn't working. The black threads from at my fingertips constantly vanished as soon as they touched the net. The net drank my power like wine.Or maybe it was me. I had weakened myself to put up that illusion in the bathroom. I was yet to recover from the Lycan fight last night. For the first time in a long time, I felt helpless. My magic couldn't save me.Panic clawed up my throat. I couldn’t breathe right. Snow flew into my mouth. My body bounced over hidden rocks.I twisted again. My attempts to break the knots failed. The fibers only cinched tighter.The net stopped moving. I tried to look up, but I was face down and couldn't turn.I heard growls. Grunts of pain and fury. Suspense
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Chapter: Chapter 57Jax’s POVI scraped the last plate clean and stacked it with the others. The cabin felt warmer now. Last night had been brutally cold.My mind darted back to the kiss with Raven as I stood at the sink. I had leaned in to take her lips and she didn't resist. She kissed back with passion. That small moment made me smile over and over.Her feelings for me wasn't dead. That was absolutely clear now. But could I really guage her feelings for me based on that?She also kissed Fabiola...I wiped my hands on a napkin and moved back to the cabin living room.Raven was still in the bathroom. I sat on the wooden couch. She would return soon.Maybe we could talk about what we meant to each other. I had already let her know I would give up my position for her. But she didn't seem interested in my sacrifice.I waited for her to get back from the bathroom. Seconds rolled into minutes. I didn't see her.I got up and checked the bathroom door. Steam slipped out from under the door. Water continued to
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Chapter: Chapter 5Rachael's POV“ Camilla is pregnant with Keaton's child” I told Grace as we sat together in my office the next day.Grace grimaced. “ This isn't a joke is this? Because It's not funny” Grace said with seriousness in her voice.I exhaled, closing the file in my front.“ I'm telling the truth. Keaton is expecting a baby with her soon?” I managed to convince Grace and I saw how her face suddenly transformed with pain.“ What are you saying, Rachael? Who is Camilla that's pregnant for your husband and how did that happen?” Grace raised a curious gaze at me. I hesitated before I answered weakly. “ The Camilla we both know. My secretary, Grace”This revelation shocked Grace, causing her to spring up from the chair.“ Are you serious? How? When?” Grace didn't believe me. Those were the exact questions I asked myself when I found out.‘How?’ ‘When?’I palmed my face, tears welled up in my eyes. “ I'm confused as you are, Grace. Keaton has been cheating with Grace behind closed doors and h
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Chapter: Chapter 4Rachael's POVKeaton blatantly refused to sign the divorce papers I handed him with it. His reason was because he didn't want to drag the family name into mud.The Worthington were no nonsense people. They were very strict, pious and always had good recommendations from other families.Well, I guess Keaton didn't want to be the first to pollute the family name.His younger brother, Alec has a history of being strict and disciplined already so Keaton thinks he may be labelled the black sheep. Instead of divorcing me and experiencing a backlash from his family, he decided to torture me emotionally with his secret affairs.Keaton has been pretending to love me until I caught him with Camilla some days ago.Since then, our hatred for each other has ignited and since he refused signing the divorce papers, I decided to stay for our son, Holden, while secretly planning his downfall. After work that day, I couldn't stop thinking about my brother-in-law.He has a mysterious figure and a
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Chapter: Chapter 3Alec's POVAt exactly 11: 15 AM, I left the company, heading straight to T&H law firm where I had an appointment booked with the lawyer that would be handling my company's new project case and the challenging issues we have at hand.Edwardo, my trusted personal assistant, had gone with me to the lawyer’s office but when we arrived at T&H Law firm, he settled in the car, waiting for my return.A lady with sharp blue eyes beckoned me to follow her . We walked inside the elevator before we emerged through the hallway lined with numbered doors.She led me to room 0042 and knocked on the door. A particular female voice struck from inside, bidding us to come in.“ Rose, here is Mr Alec Worthington, Mrs Rachael’s supposed client” The first lady introduced.The other woman, a young beautiful woman, gave me a sharp gaze and smiled. She's the secretary I guess.“You’re welcome sir, please sit” She said very politely and warmly, but I didn't care. She pointed to a couch for me and I sat.I w
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Chapter: Chapter 2Rachael’s POVThe next day at work, I saw a lot of colleagues gnawing at me with too many questions racing through their minds as if they knew my marriage was at the verge of wreckage.Bearing the pain of my broken heart, I put on a masked smile just to ensure they didn't notice anything.But it seems like they know something already.“ Is everything alright, Rachael? Your face looks pale and gloomy” Hana Grace, my colleague who had spotted me earlier rushed to me.I forced another fake smile as we continued walking together to the office.“ I'm fine, Grace. I didn't get enough sleep last night, that's all” I said, increasing my pace.Without replying a word, Grace locked gaze with me, measuring my speed.”You can't fake it, girl. I see it all. Just spill it out” Grace replied, her voice lacing with concern and urgency.I ignored Grace until we arrived at the elevator leading to my office.“ It just happened… to me” I wanted to lie but didn't even know the right words to use.“ Huh
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Chapter: Chapter 1Rachael's POVMondays used to be very hectic in the law firm I work. I usually did not get breaks on Mondays.But the stress at work was always overcome by the lingering thought of how blessed I am and who I was.Everything about my life was perfect.My career. Marriage. Family.These made others envious of me and wished they could be me.People often teased me saying I was an embodiment of goodness and that God was unfair to others.In return, I laughed out loud, knowing they were just speaking the truth.What didn't I have? I literally had it all.My lovely husband, Keaton Worthington, is the managing director of C&C Group, a technology based company, one of the biggest in America.Over the years, Keaton and I have focused on building our marriage by putting one thing over the others, and by understanding.That was our tool in navigating the complexities of marriage, ensuring we remain in love.And did it work? Yes, It did work.That is just me, Rachael Worthington, an honest and h
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