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Ryan

Author: Write
last update publish date: 2026-07-20 23:30:46

CHAPTER THIRTY ONE

Scarlett’s POV

The roar inside the arena grew louder until it felt as though the entire building was shaking beneath my feet.

Every seat was occupied, every fan was standing.

Blue and white flags filled the air as people chanted the Blackhawks’ name over and over again.

The lights slowly brightened until the entire rink was glowing beneath them.

I tightened my hands around the railing in front of me.

This was it. Everything had come down to this moment. Ryan skated toward th
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