All Chapters of Hockey Obsessions: Chapter 11 - Chapter 13

Mila arrived early, the morning light filtering through the high windows, painting the ice in streaks of gold. She pulled her jacket tighter around her, clipboard pressed to her chest, scanning the notes she had made yesterday, replaying drills and minor observations. Luka’s presence stayed in her mind, his silent watchfulness from yesterday still pressing against her awareness like a shadow she couldn’t shake.The arena was quiet, but the calm didn’t fool her. Mila could already feel the shift—the players were tense, more alert, and Ryder’s influence hung in the air even though he wasn’t beside her. Her heartbeat picked up as she stepped onto the ice, boots crunching lightly. She liked mornings like this—when everything was still in place, and she had full control before the day’s chaos hit.Players started drifting in. Mila moved through them smoothly, checking gear, fixing setups, assigning drills. Her instructions were calm but firm, and everyone listened. Even the younger players

The sunlight streamed sharply through Mila’s blinds, highlighting every corner of her apartment. She woke slowly, still dazed from the intensity of last night. Ryder’s hands, his control, the heat between them—it all came rushing back. It thrilled her… and scared her a little. No one could ever know.Her body still felt the echo of his touch. Even lying in bed, she could feel the memory of his hands, the way he had guided her, claimed her space without saying a word. She shook slightly, trying to push the thoughts away, focusing instead on the tasks waiting for her today.Her phone buzzed once. A message from Ryder: “Breakfast after practice? I will wait.” Her heart jumped. His simple words carried heavy intent. She typed back quickly, keeping it casual: “See you at the rink.”She stared at the screen for a moment after sending it, the corners of her mouth lifting in a nervous half-smile. Her mind ticked over every detail from last night, wondering if Ryder would act the same in dayli