A daughter risks everything; her identity, her safety, and her heart—when she disguises herself as a boy to join an all-male hockey team in a bid to save her father’s life. But in the cold world of ice and ego, falling for the enemy could be her biggest slip.
View MoreNadia's POV. I walked slowly behind the two security guards until we got to a door. One of the guards knocked gently, then pushed it slightly open as we all marched in. The chill air from the air conditioner worsened the tension running through my nerves, and I shivered, curious and at the same time afraid of what the hell was happening."I told you there’s no need to question her, Dad. She’s guilty and should be fired," Silas said, and that was when I realized Mr. Deluca was sitting in the dimly lit room."We should at least give her a chance to defend herself," his deep voice growled from the corner as the blinds were pulled up, and light rays hit my eyes."So, tell me, Nadia. What is this all about?" he asked as I came face-to-face with him.Seated at the far end of the room, his posture was intimidating, his glare drilling right through me."I have no idea what they’re talking about," I began, my voice slow and low."You have no idea?" Silas scoffed from the cor
Nadia's POV. I walked slowly out of the gate to meet Jeremy leaning on his car.I lifted my eyes gently and rested them on him, and the weak smile on his face was just enough to make my blood boil over."Hey, peaches... You made me wait for too long, you know," he said, opening the door of the passenger seat.I didn’t reply, just continued walking towards him."What's wrong? It's not even noon yet, and you already look grumpy. A good morning, Jeremy, would be nice," he said, but I remained mute, staring at him blankly."Why are you here?" I asked coldly, and watched him push a shrug off his shoulder."To pick you up, why else?" he said in indifference, and I growled, slapping my forehead."Seems you aren’t happy to see me, peaches."I returned my red eyes to him, stunned by his willingness to joke around."You don't need to do this, okay?"He raised a brow at my words."You don't need to pretend so much. You don't need to be here in front of my house with your car, waiting to
Nadia's POV. I tied my shoelaces, yeah, shoelaces.I wasn't going to wear heels to work; having a sprained ankle on my first task was enough lessons, well, till my ankle was completely healed."Mom... I'm done, gonna be on my way!" I yelled out as I strode to Dad's room."Nadia..." He sniffed, smiling as soon as he realized my presence."Hey champ, oh goodness, you look really handsome this morning."I placed a kiss on his forehead and heard him chuckle."Flattering me now?" He raised a brow as he tried to straighten himself on the bed."Easy," I bent over him and stacked pillows behind his back for support."I will be a fool not to acknowledge how handsome you are. I'm sure the flirty nurses at the city hospital will be hovering around you."I sat on a stool, taking his hands."Why don't you believe me?"I furrowed my brows."Mom has been hesitant to commence treatment because she's kinda anxious about all the flirtatious stares and winks you will get...You know," I lea
Nadia's POV. "Boys, this is the CEO of Robin Enterprises," the coach began, and I immediately averted my gaze from Zachery, who had already raised a brow."Hey guys, it’s truly exciting to be here," Simone beamed with a wave."My kids are your biggest fans, and they would like to take pictures with you."The children squeaked, each bouncing with excitement."These are my kids, Katie and Kelvin." Simone introduced, pointing at each of the children."Hi, Cheetahs!" Kelvin, I supposed, yelled, waving his hand at Jeremy."Look, Katie, it's the captain. It's Captain Jeremy." They continued to squeak, and I continued to hide my face away from Zachery, who stood behind them.Markers were handed to each of the team players, and we stood in line waiting to write our signatures on the children's jerseys.Trust me, I loved children, but they seemed bratty, and, plus, I was made anxious and uneasy by the looks their uncle threw at me. Argh, I couldn't wait to go home.It was my turn to
Nadia's POV. I knew it was like the hundredth time I had sprained my ankle, but why was he so concerned?I told him I was fine countless times, but he kept pressing on, kept asking what was wrong, where I was, and it was damn annoying.I pushed him off, acted rudely, and hoped he wouldn't bug me anymore. But there he was, dragging me to the locker room, like we were some couple running off to the rainbow."Stop, okay. I said I'm fine." I tried to refute, to push him away, but damn, he just had to keep going. And now he was getting closer to me.Ha!He pushed off my wig. What was wrong with him?He was leaning closer. Why was he so close to me?His hand was on my waist, his eyes glancing at my lips. Wait, what was he about to do? Oh no."I care about you, peaches. Can't you see that I do?" He was closing the distance between us, and all I wanted was to push him away, but it seemed like my limbs had failed me.The only things working were my eyes, which were burning wide, an
Jeremy's POV. "Speak already, who was he and why did he drop you off?" I asked her as my hands rushed to her arm."Where were you all this time? The delivery truck returned to the company, but you weren't with the driver. Where were you?" I shook her body, maybe a little bit too rigorously."Let go of me, okay?" She spat, pushing me away."I don't answer to you. Besides, what are you doing here, stalking around my house?"She groaned, stepping away, and I noticed that she was limping."Are you okay?" I asked, bending to her feet, but she moved her leg away."Stay still," I commanded, grabbing her by the arm and pulling her to my chest."Stay still," I repeated as my arms went under her thighs and carried her up onto my chest.I carried her over to the bench at the house, dropped her gently on it and took her right foot."You haven't answered my question, where were you? It's so late, how long have you been standing?"I asked but she seemed startled, probably because my thumbs
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