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Claimed By My Ex's Rival Hockey Captain

Claimed By My Ex's Rival Hockey Captain

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last updateÚltima atualização : 2026-03-27
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Hero/Heroin

Sports

Hate to Love

When Bailey Carter walked in on her boyfriend tangled in bed with someone else, she swore she was done with love, and with hockey players. Now, she is back in Michigan, working nights just to pay her grandmother’s hospital bills, trying to stitch her life back together one piece at a time. Then he walks in.Orion Hayes—the arrogant, infuriating captain of Michigan’s hockey team, and her ex’s biggest rival. He is cocky, ruthless and too damn gorgeous for his own good. When he saves her at a club being bullied, he offers her a deal she can’t refuse—pretend to be his girlfriend to get his family off his back, and he’ll make sure her grandmother gets the best care money can buy. But what starts as a fake relationship soon blurs into something dangerously real. Under the swagger and smirk, Orion isn’t who she thought he was.And the more he pulls her into his world, the harder it gets to remember why she should stay away. Her heart’s already been broken by one hockey player.Falling for another, especially her ex’s rival, might just be the biggest mistake of her life.

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I'm home
Bailey POV “ I'm home!” I call, throwing my purse on the table and slump on the couch, heaving a content sigh as my ass connects with the soft fluffy cushions.I peer into the kitchen, expecting to see my boyfriend Nolan.When I called him earlier to check on him, he said something about missing me and trying to bake something so as to feel my presence. Cheesy line, right? But I loved it.I love baking. I started baking in my junior school and Nolan has always been glad to be my guinea pig. Not like I make inedible stuff.He enjoys every new recipe I make. He often describes the taste as ‘ home’ saying that my food and I always give him that homey feeling.I blush every time he whispers those sweet nothings.When I don't spot Nolan, a frown paints my face. Today is his birthday and I rushed all the way here to surprise him. I didn't manage to bake him a cake but I ordered one, specially for him.I don't want him to feel that I am neglecting him on such a special day.These past few m
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too late
Bailey The flight back to Michigan felt endless. My body was in the seat, but my mind was stuck in that bedroom in Chicago, replaying the sounds, the smirk, the way Nolan had looked at me as if I were nothing.After seven years of dating and giving it all in our relationship, I was slapped with betrayal and mockery.I had grabbed my hand bag, booked a flight to Michigan with trembling hands. I didn't look back. I had nothing to look back to. Nolan was the reason I moved to Chicago to begin with and with our relationship shattered, I couldn't stay there.Three years of devotion were reduced to an ugly joke by his betrayal. The man who has vowed to always love me looked me in the eye and said that my love was suffocating him, that I couldn't offer him anything. By the time the plane landed, it was already morning. I shuffle down the aisle with nothing but the bag I had grabbed in my rush to escape the bitter reality my life has unraveled into.Stepping out into the cool Michigan air,
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date you?
Bailey POV My healing journey was going well until I received an alarming call.“ Miss Dawson, can you come to the hospital immediately?” I had been in the middle of arranging my small bakery shop when the call came.At first, I was confused and then dread followed.When I arrived at the hospital, my grandmother was already laying in the ICU.That's when my world started cracking again.“ Your grandmother’s condition worsened and she needs a heart surgery as soon as possible.”I trembled and took a step back as I felt like my world was running in circles.A heart surgery? When I had drained my savings to set up my bakery?Desperate, I pleaded with the landlady to give back the six months down payment I had made but my efforts were proven futile.I mortgaged the house my parents left me but it was not enough. That's how I found myself here, in a club serving drinks to earn money.The bass thumps so hard through the velvet-lined walls I could feel it in my bones. I clutch my tray a li
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long time
Bailey POV A week later. The hospital doesn’t feel so heavy anymore like it did that day when the doctor informed me about my grandmother’s urgent surgery. Grandma looks stronger with each passing day, her smile returning bit by bit. Watching her talk to the nurses and tease them about their uniforms almost makes me forget the panic of last week. I almost lost her. The surgery had gone well, better than we hoped actually. For the first time after that call, I feel like I can breathe with ease. “You should go back to Chicago,” she says, adjusting the blanket around her shoulders. Her voice is soft with that warmth that always makes me melt. “Don’t let me hold you back, I am doing better. You have your boyfriend waiting for you. I don’t want you neglecting him because of me.” Her words slice through me, reminding me of that painful heartbreak I had almost forgotten. I stare at her, trying to find the courage to tell her the truth — that there is no boyfriend anymore, th
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shut up
Orion POV “You didn't have to do that.” Bailey whispers as we walk away. I hide my smile and decide to play dumb.“ Do what?”She chuckles. “ Thanks anyway. That was satisfying to watch.” She looks amused and impressed.Seeing her smile makes my heart flips, and I find myself craving to see more of it.I have craved her for years, watching her smile for that asshole from afar.He never deserved her, I knew that but Bailey was so smitten by him. I clear my throat, forcing my gaze away before she catches the shift in my expression.She doesn’t need to know that one smile from her can throw me completely off balance. It always did. The difference now is, she is by my side.She can keep thinking this is a fake relationship. Truth is, she is not getting away from me. Not now. Not ever.“Guess you’re not as big of a jerk as you pretend to be,” she says. She is clearly teasing me.“Don’t spread that rumor,” I reply, shoving my hands into my jacket pockets. “I have worked hard on my reputat
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show up
Bailey’s POVTalia is already awake when I walk into the kitchen the next morning.She is sitting at the counter, sipping coffee and scrolling through her phone. The smell of pancakes fills the air.“Morning,” I mumble, rubbing my eyes. I slept like a baby last night after I arrived from the event. I didn't even realise when Talia came home.She looks up and gives me a smile.“Good morning, beautiful. You are glowing today. If I didn't know any better, I'd think you've fallen in love.” Talia teases me.I roll my eyes and reach for a mug. “ Fallen in a ditch maybe.” I snicker and Talia chuckles.“So, are you going to tell me what exactly happened yesterday? Or do I have to check social media for it?” I almost groan at that question.I sigh and lean against the counter. “ What's there to tell? Orion took me to one of those events they always attending.We came across Nolan. No, I should say, Orion dragged my ass there because he knew Nolan would be there.”Now that I think of it, I re
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public space
Bailey POV “ What do you think you are doing?” I eventually ask, unable to stop myself.Orion turns to look at me and gives me a grin that has my heart drumming so loud I'm afraid he might hear it.“ Helping, of course.” He replies as if that's the most normal thing to do.I can't help but shake my head helplessly.“ You don't need to do that, you know.” I try talking him out of it. It's a small gesture, maybe something to pass time for him but to me? Let's just say it warms my heart.After being with Nolan for years, I can attest that this isn't something he would do.“ I know that but still, I am doing it because I want to.” Orion answers.“ You don't want free labour?” He adds and I can't help but smile.“ As long as you don't expect anything in return, I'm happy to have an extra hand.” I reply.My words have Orion pausing.“ Is that what scares you? Giving something in return?” He asks, walking to me.Our gazes meet and lock and while my body screams at me to retreat, I stay root
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back home
Bailey POV I sneer at his blatant try to deny the truth “Don’t play dumb, Nolan. You live across town and have no business coming to this part of the city. Besides, you want me to believe you just happened to be walking down this alley at this hour and just bumped into me?” I scoff.“ Even a fool would not believe such bullshit.”Nolan scoffs, but it sounds forced. “You think too highly of yourself, Bailey. Not everything’s about you.”“Really?” I arch a brow. “Because the last time I checked, you were the one who couldn’t stand seeing me move on with life.”I say, reminding him of the casual remark he made that day at the event.He might have said those words with a smile on his face but I didn't miss the emotions that lingered in his eyes afterwards.His jaw tightens. “Move on?” He repeats the words like it's some joke.“You mean that little act with Orion?”My pulse kicks up but I keep my expression cool. Does he know something? He can't possibly know shit, right? I mean, only O
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takes off
Bailey POV"You're wearing makeup."I glance up from fastening my earring to find Talia leaning against my doorframe, arms crossed and a knowing smirk plastered across her face."It's just a little mascara," I mutter, turning back to the mirror."And lipstick. And blush." She pushes off the frame and saunters into my room like she owns the place. Well, technically, this is her house."Bailey,you never wear makeup unless I force you to.” She points out.“What's going on?"I roll my eyes, smoothing down the front of my dress.It's a simple navy wrap dress that hits just above the knee.It's elegant but not too fancy. Or at least, I thought it wasn't too fancy when I picked it out an hour ago."It's a dinner date. Orion invited me." I say defensively. "I can't go looking unpresentable."Talia's grin widens. "A dinner date, huh? So you admit it's a date." She teases me. I know where she is driving at."It's…" I pause, catching myself. "It's part of the arrangement. Orion wants us to go th
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hand holding
Bailey POVBy the time Orion pulls into a parking spot and kills the engine, my legs feel like jelly and my heart is still racing in my chest.I'm not sure if it's from the ride itself or from spending the last fifteen minutes wrapped around him like a second skin.Probably both.He helps me off the bike first, steadying me with a hand on my elbow when I wobble slightly.My dress is definitely more wrinkled than it was and I am pretty sure my hair is a disaster under this helmet.However, Orion doesn't seem to notice,or if he does, he is kind enough not to say anything.He removes my helmet with the same careful attention he used putting it on, his fingers brushing against my cheek as he loosens the strap. "See? It's not so bad," he says with that easy smile of his."Speak for yourself," I mutter, trying to smooth down my hair. "I probably look like I was racing against time lol."His eyes sweep over me, something warm flickering in their depths. "You look beautiful."The compliment
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