All Chapters of The Alpha's Ice Mate: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing on my phone.It was the fourth period and the teacher had just walked into class, giving me that same pity look everyone else had been giving me since morning. My chest felt so tight, like something was pressing down on it, and I could barely breathe.The news was everywhere.Everyone knew.The secret I had tried so hard to bury… was now out for the whole school to feed on.My dad’s abuse.They whispered it in the hallways. They scribbled it on notes and passed them around like it was some funny joke. Some didn’t even bother whispering anymore,they just stared right at me, eyes full of disgust. I heard them say the words. Tainted. Damaged. Broken.Because who could respect a girl who was used by her own father?My hands were shaking as I scrolled through the messages on my phone. One cruel word after another. Each one stabbed me, each one cutting deeper than the last. I refused to believe that man was even my father. A father protects his daughter.

When Lily and I reached the dorm, I stopped right at the doorway, my hand frozen on the frame.It wasn’t the cold, quiet space I had imagined. Instead, it was buzzing with life. The first thing I noticed were the fairy lights strung across the walls, glowing softly even though it was daytime. Posters were everywhere,some of bands I didn’t recognize, others of random quotes written in big letters. The whole room smelled faintly of butter and something sweet, and laughter echoed from every corner.Two girls stood near a small kitchen area. One of them waved a spatula like it was a weapon, her ponytail bouncing wildly as she argued.“I told you three is enough!” she shouted, her eyes narrowing.The other girl hugged a plate to her chest like she was protecting treasure. “Three? You eat like a rabbit,” she snapped back, her voice sharp but playful.The sound of their bickering was so normal, so silly, that a smile tugged at my lips before I could stop it.But then the air shifted.A guy w

The hallway felt too long as I walked, my shoes clicking softly against the polished floor. My chest was still tight, my heart thumping faster than it should. Every time I blinked, I kept seeing his face,the way his eyes had lingered on me earlier. It wasn’t just a normal look. There had been something deeper there, something that made me restless inside. I hated how it left my stomach flipping.I pressed my palm against my chest like that would calm the beat. It didn’t.Questions crowded my mind as I walked. Could I really do this? Could I still play the way I used to? What if I embarrassed myself? What if everyone laughed? My head spun with doubts, and yet beneath all of that, a small spark of excitement was still alive.When I finally reached my dorm, relief spread through me like warm water. The day had gone by so fast, almost like a blur of new faces, loud voices, and endless stares. It should’ve drained me completely, but instead, I just felt… unsettled.I pushed the door open a

Gosh, our mate is hot, my wolf Axel growled in my head as soon as Maya stepped onto the ice in her new uniform. I couldn’t even argue. She looked strong and quick, her dark hair tucked under her helmet, eyes sharp and focused. Don’t just stare, Axel pushed. Go claim her. “Not now,” I muttered under my breath. Coward, he snapped, then went silent, shutting me out. I exhaled, jaw tight. He wasn’t wrong. Our mate was right there, gliding across the ice like she owned it, and I was still tangled up with Lia. I’d promised her… and I didn’t even know why I’d let it get this far. Zack skated past and elbowed me lightly. “Dude, you good? You’re zoning out.” “Yeah,” I said quickly, eyes still on Maya. “Just… watching her play.” “She’s impressive,” Zack admitted, following “She’s impressive,” Zack admitted, following my gaze. “Small but fierce. James is already annoyed.” I couldn’t help the faint smile that tugged at my lips. “Good. He deserves it.” Across the rink, Maya darted around

I slammed the bathroom door shut and pressed my back against it, breathing hard.My dress was a mess,dark red stains spreading like an ugly badge.Anger burned through me, hotter than anything I’d felt before.For a heartbeat, the air seemed to hum around me, and when I looked in the mirror I swore my eyes flashed a strange silver-blue.“What… was that?” I whispered to myself, gripping the sink. “Get it together, Maya.”A soft knock followed.“Maya? It’s Lily. Can I come in?”I hesitated, then cracked the door. “I’m fine,” I lied.She slipped in, carrying a damp towel and a small makeup bag. “No, you’re not fine. Lia’s a jealous brat. Don’t let her win.”I glanced at the mirror again, rubbing at the wine stain. “I shouldn’t have come. Everyone’s staring, and now this.”“Hey.” Lily touched my arm, her voice firm but kind. “You belong here as much as anyone. You beat every guy on that ice. That’s real.”The heat inside me flared again, a strange pulse under my skin.I looked up quickly.