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61: What Corwin Overheard

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~ Kaia ~

Corwin found me between classes three weeks into our new arrangement, his expression carrying the particular urgency that had become familiar whenever he'd gathered something worth reporting.

"I received a message," he said quietly, steering me toward a quieter corner of the courtyard. "Coded, the way Dacre always communicates with his remaining contacts. He wants confirmation of your training schedule. Specifically when you're most vulnerable — alone, away from the brothers."

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  • THE FOUR HOCKEY KINGS' FORBIDDEN MATE   62: The Diplomat's Daughter

    ~ Kaia ~King Alexei's diplomatic efforts bore unexpected fruit two weeks later, when a formal delegation arrived at Crescent Moon requesting an audience — representatives from the Thornwood Coven, one of the factions Corwin had identified as being courted by Dacre."They want to meet you specifically," Ryker told me, reviewing the formal request with visible surprise. "Not simply negotiate with Father. They've requested your direct presence.""Why me?""Unclear. The request states only that they wish to 'assess the phoenix directly' before determining their position regarding Dacre's proposed alliance.""That sounds ominous.""Possibly. Or possibly it's simply thorough diplomacy, wanting firsthand assessment rather than relying entirely on secondhand reports and rumors."---The delegation arrived formally dressed, led by a woman introduced as Matriarch Wren, ancient eyes carrying centuries of careful political calculation despite her otherwise youthful appearance."Miss Blackwood,"

  • THE FOUR HOCKEY KINGS' FORBIDDEN MATE   61: What Corwin Overheard

    ~ Kaia ~Corwin found me between classes three weeks into our new arrangement, his expression carrying the particular urgency that had become familiar whenever he'd gathered something worth reporting."I received a message," he said quietly, steering me toward a quieter corner of the courtyard. "Coded, the way Dacre always communicates with his remaining contacts. He wants confirmation of your training schedule. Specifically when you're most vulnerable — alone, away from the brothers."My stomach tightened. "Did you respond?""I sent false information. Told him you train exclusively during team practice hours, surrounded by witnesses. It should buy us time, though I don't know how long before he grows suspicious of my continued usefulness.""Thank you, Corwin. Truly.""Don't thank me yet. I also intercepted something else." He hesitated, clearly troubled. "References to an alliance. Other supernatural factions, apparently willing to support his continued efforts against your bloodline

  • THE FOUR HOCKEY KINGS' FORBIDDEN MATE   60: A Familiar Face

    ~ Kaia ~The new semester started with an unexpected addition to Professor Rowan's advanced seminar — a transfer student named Corwin, quiet and unassuming, who took the seat directly behind me on his first day without any particular reason to."New student," Priya murmured, leaning close. "Started this week, apparently. Something about family relocating."I nodded, distracted, though something about his presence nagged at me in a way I couldn't immediately place.---Elias found me after class, his expression carrying the careful concern I'd learned to recognize as significant."I looked into the new student," he said without preamble. "Corwin Ashe, officially. Transfer papers appear legitimate, family relocation story checks out superficially.""But?""But his enrollment date coincides suspiciously closely with increased Dacre-related activity in the region. I'd like to investigate more thoroughly before assuming coincidence.""You think he's connected to Dacre?""I think it's worth

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    ~ Kaia ~The championship match against Falcon's Ridge arrived on a bitterly cold Saturday, the entire academy seemingly emptied into the arena stands, banners and painted faces filling every available seat."This is a lot of pressure," I admitted to Priya as we laced up, my hands slightly unsteady despite weeks of preparation."You've handled worse pressure than a hockey game," she pointed out. "Royal ballrooms, ancient prophecies, actual assassination attempts. This is just sports.""When you put it that way, it does sound less intimidating.""That's the spirit."---The game started fast, both teams clearly determined, the score shifting back and forth through the first period with neither side gaining significant advantage."They're good," Elias observed during our break, watching Falcon's Ridge with careful analytical attention. "Their defense adapts quickly to whatever offensive pattern we establish.""So we need to keep changing patterns," Ryker said. "Don't let them settle int

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