/ LGBTQ+ / Blood beneath the ice / Chapter 8: Playoff Inferno

공유

Chapter 8: Playoff Inferno

작가: Skymigthy pen
last update 게시일: 2026-07-03 17:47:19

Playoff pressure had a way of dragging every secret into the bright lights where it could no longer hide.

The arena felt alive with noise and expectation as the team took the ice for their first playoff game. Fans screamed from every corner. Kane felt the weight of it all in his chest. Elias skated beside him during the warm up laps.

"This is it," Elias said. "Everything we worked for. You ready for this battle?"

Kane kept his voice steady. "Born ready. Just stay sharp out there. I have a bad f
이 작품을 무료로 읽으실 수 있습니다
QR 코드를 스캔하여 앱을 다운로드하세요
잠긴 챕터

최신 챕터

  • Blood beneath the ice    Chapter 9: Trust and Betrayal

    One wrong word from the wrong person could turn friends into enemies in a single night.Elias found Kane after the officials finally finished their questions. He pulled him into a quiet corner away from the celebrating team."You okay?" Elias asked, voice full of worry. "What did they ask you exactly?"Kane leaned against the wall. "They wanted to know how I broke through those two guys so easily. I told them it was adrenaline. But we cannot keep waiting for trouble to find us."Elias nodded firmly. "I am all in. No more secrets between us. Let us investigate these larger threats together. Starting tonight."Kane looked at him. "You sure? This could get dangerous fast.""I am sure," Elias said. "We do this as a team. Meet me at the old storage area behind the hotel after everyone goes to bed."They met later that night in the quiet storage room. The bond felt strong between them as they sat close together.Elias started the conversation. "Tell me more about your pack days. What was it

  • Blood beneath the ice    Chapter 8: Playoff Inferno

    Playoff pressure had a way of dragging every secret into the bright lights where it could no longer hide.The arena felt alive with noise and expectation as the team took the ice for their first playoff game. Fans screamed from every corner. Kane felt the weight of it all in his chest. Elias skated beside him during the warm up laps."This is it," Elias said. "Everything we worked for. You ready for this battle?"Kane kept his voice steady. "Born ready. Just stay sharp out there. I have a bad feeling about tonight."Elias nodded. "Same here. We watch each other. No hero stuff unless we have to."The puck dropped and the game burst into fast action. Opponents came out swinging from the start. A rival winger targeted Elias on the first big rush and slammed him into the boards.Kane raced in immediately. "Hey, keep your hands off him. You want problems, you come at me."The winger smirked. "Harlan to the rescue again. What is it with you two?"Elias got up brushing ice off his jersey. "I

  • Blood beneath the ice    Chapter 7: Push and Pull

    Pushing Elias away felt like ripping his own heart out but Kane saw no other choice.The days after the away game turned tense. Kane avoided Elias during team meetings and practices. He gave short answers when they crossed paths and kept his distance on the ice. The mate bond made every step away hurt deep inside his chest.During morning skate Elias skated up beside him. "We need to talk about what happened."Kane kept his eyes on the puck. "Nothing to talk about. Focus on your game."Elias matched his speed. "You cannot just shut me out. The bond goes both ways. It hurts when you do this."Kane pushed harder. "It is safer this way. Stay away from me for a while."Later in the weight room Elias tried again. "Why are you doing this? After everything we said in the locker room."Kane lifted weights without looking at him. "Because knowing me puts you in danger. Simple as that."Elias set his weights down. "It is not simple. I feel the pull even when you ignore me. It aches. Does it hur

  • Blood beneath the ice    Chapter 6: Locker Room Heat

    Distance was supposed to make things easier but the bond only pulled them closer.The team plane buzzed with nervous energy on the way to the big away game. Players talked loudly about strategy and joked to cut the tension. Kane sat by the window staring out at the clouds. Elias took the seat right next to him after a while."Big game tomorrow," Elias said quietly. "You ready?"Kane kept his voice low. "Always ready. You?"Elias leaned closer. "Trying to be. The pressure is on. Everyone expects me to lead us to a win."Kane glanced at him. "You will. You always do."They talked in short bursts during the flight. Other teammates walked past but no one paid much attention.Later in the hotel Elias found Kane in the hallway. "Meet me at the locker room after practice. We need to talk somewhere private."Kane nodded once. "Fine. But quick."Practice ran hard that afternoon. The visiting rink felt different and the team pushed extra to get comfortable. After the coach called it done the pl

  • Blood beneath the ice    Chapter 5: Truth and Bond

    The moment Kane closed the storage room door, everything between them changed forever.The small room at the back of the arena smelled like old equipment and dust. Dim light came from one bulb overhead. Kane stood with his back against the door. Elias faced him with his arms crossed, waiting."Start talking," Elias said. "No more half answers. What are you really?"Kane took a deep breath. "I am a werewolf. Not some story or movie version. The real thing. I was born this way."Elias stared at him hard. "A werewolf. You mean shifting, howling, full moon stuff?""Yeah," Kane answered. "Shifting. Healing fast. Strength that is not normal. All of it."Elias leaned against a shelf but did not step back. "How long have you lived like this? Does it hurt when you change?""It has been my whole life," Kane said. "The change does not hurt exactly but it fights me. I have to keep it locked down every single day."Elias rubbed his face. "This explains everything. The way you never get tired. The

  • Blood beneath the ice    Chapter 4: Claws Out

    The rivalry game was about to force Kane's secret into the open whether he wanted it or not.The arena pulsed with energy from the first puck drop. This matchup always brought out the worst in both teams. Kane felt the high stakes in every shift. Opponents targeted him right from the opening minutes, trying to knock him out of the game early.A big rival defenseman came at him hard during the first rush. "Harlan, tonight we end you."Kane met him with a solid check. "Keep talking. See where it gets you."They exchanged hits along the boards. The crowd roared louder.His teammate yelled from the ice. "Kane, watch your back. They are gunning for you.""I see them," Kane shouted back. "Just play your game."The physical play got nastier fast. Another opponent slashed at Kane after the whistle. "You think you are untouchable?"Kane shoved him away. "Try harder next time."Elias skated over quick during a stoppage. "They are coming after you heavy. You holding up?""Always do," Kane answer

더보기
좋은 소설을 무료로 찾아 읽어보세요
GoodNovel 앱에서 수많은 인기 소설을 무료로 즐기세요! 마음에 드는 작품을 다운로드하고, 언제 어디서나 편하게 읽을 수 있습니다
앱에서 작품을 무료로 읽어보세요
앱에서 읽으려면 QR 코드를 스캔하세요.
DMCA.com Protection Status