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Against the Ice Beckett Hayes is a star hockey player with one goal: win the scholarship that could change his future. Then there's Aitor Valdez—the one player Beck has never been able to stand. For years, they've been bitter rivals, constantly pushing each other's buttons on and off the ice. But when graduation finally separates them, they think they've seen the last of each other. Until they end up at the same college. One unexpected encounter changes everything, and suddenly the line between hatred and something far more dangerous begins to blur. How long can they keep pretending there's nothing between them?
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Against The Ice Coffee With Evan
Chapter Seventeen — Coffee With EvanBeck spent most of Friday morning pretending he hadn't read Evan's message.He had read it at least twelve times.Still up for coffee sometime?It was a simple question. A normal question. The kind of message people sent when they wanted to get to know someone better.There was no reason to make it complicated.He typed a reply.Sure. When?He read it, deleted it, and typed again.Yeah, I'd like that. Are you free this afternoon?He sent it before he could change his mind.A few seconds later, Evan replied.I'm free after two. There's a little café near the library. Meet you there?Beck smiled.Sounds good.He put his phone away and finally got out of bed.This was fine. It was more than fine. He was allowed to meet people. He was allowed to go on dates, even if this wasn't technically a date yet.And, most importantly, he was allowed to stop thinking about Aitor Valdez.That last part was proving to be considerably harder.The café was busy when
Last Updated : 2026-11-11Against The Ice Looking Away
CHAPTER SIXTEEN — LOOKING AWAYBeck had just finished changing into his gear and was about to put on his shoes.Aitor walked in and headed toward his locker. Beck kept his head low while he could hear the movements of Aitor getting ready.He decided to look and, for a moment, got lost.Aitor was changing for practice, and Beck suddenly became far too aware of him. He immediately swallowed and looked away, wondering why his attention had wandered there in the first place.Then Aitor stopped moving.Beck's stomach dropped.He knew that look.Aitor had noticed.“You okay?” Aitor asked.Beck concentrated on his shoes.“Yeah.”Aitor waited.“You sure?”“I’m fine.”Aitor continued getting ready, but Beck could feel his attention lingering on him.The silence became uncomfortable.Beck suddenly became fascinated with the laces on his shoes.He pulled one tighter.Then the other.Then he untied one and tied it again.Aitor finally spoke.“You’ve tied that shoe three times.”Beck froze.“No, I
Last Updated : 2026-11-11Against The Ice The ride
Chapter Fifteen — The RideMonday morning started badly.By eight-thirty, Beck was already having the kind of day he wanted to forget.His first class had run over.He'd forgotten his notes in the dorm.And now, standing in the Northwood parking lot, he was staring at his mother's old car.The hood was up.Steam drifted from underneath it.Beck stared.“You have got to be kidding me.”He checked the time.8:47.Practice started in less than an hour.He pulled out his phone and called his mother.She answered almost immediately.“Everything okay?”“My car just died.”There was a pause.“Oh, no.”“Yeah. I'm kind of stranded.”“I told you that car was getting old.”“I know.”“I'll send you some money for a mechanic.”“Thanks, Mom.”Beck hung up and looked at the car again.A mechanic wasn't going to get there quickly enough.He sighed.Then he heard an engine approaching.Not an ordinary engine.A very expensive engine.A black Rolls-Royce pulled into the parking lot and stopped beside h
Last Updated : 2026-09-22Against The Ice The Party
Chapter Fourteen — The PartyBy Friday night, Beck had almost convinced himself that college was getting easier.Practice had gone well.His classes weren't overwhelming.And, surprisingly, he and Aitor had managed to survive an entire week as teammates without killing each other.Then Mason sent him a message.Mason: Party tonight. You're coming.Beck stared at the screen.Beck: Who said I was invited?Mason: Everyone is invited.Beck: That's not an answer.Mason: Wear something that doesn't make you look like you're going to practice.Beck laughed.Twenty minutes later, he was getting ready.The party was already loud when Beck and Mason arrived.Music filled the house, people crowded around the kitchen, and students were scattered across the living room and backyard.Beck immediately spotted several Northwood players.Then he saw Aitor.Of course.Aitor was standing near the kitchen with two teammates, looking completely comfortable.Beck shook his head.“Does he ever go anywhere w
Last Updated : 2026-09-22
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