All Chapters of FORBIDDEN ICE: CLAIMING THE CAPTAIN'S SISTER: Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

CHAPTER 111THE SPACE BETWEEN BREATHSROWANIt's easier to focus when you are around the person you crave. Otherwise, it'll feel like sailing a boat in the middle of a huge storm. It felt like that today and I couldn't bring myself to give out any more forced laughter. So I stepped out of the cabin for air. I'd barely taken a few feet from our cabin when I laid eyes on Isla. She was cutting across the clearing alone, hands shoved into her jacket pockets. Her shoulders were tight like she was holding something in. The fire behind her was dying, embers flickering weakly, laughter fading into the cabins but all that mattered at that moment was… her. Isla looked like she was walking on a swamp, sinking deep into it without even knowing.I straightened and took a few steps away from the cabin, pulse ticking faster than it should have. I could still hear Noah's voice still arguing with someone over cards even though Ellis has turned in early—probably due to his health.Isla dipped her he

CHAPTER 113PERFECT LIAR ISLA“Who the fuck were you with, Isla?”The question landed hard, making my heart pick up its pace. He didn't ask the question with a loud voice, it was more like a controlled whisper and that was even more scary. Asher’s phone light was still on my neck, his fingers hovering just close enough to make my skin burn where Rowan’s mouth had been minutes ago. My heart was trying to tear its way out of my chest, but I forced my breathing to slow.I didn't step back, instead I stepped into myself.“With no one,” I said again, slower and firmer this time,“I told you.”His eyes flicked to mine, searching like he was weighing whether I was lying or just stupid enough to think he’ll buy it.“You expect me to believe that?” he asked, raising his eyebrows in disbelief. “Yes,” I simply replied. “Because it’s the truth.”Of course it wasn't. But it wasn't the whole lie either. Asher exhaled through his nose as he dropped his hand to his side. The flashlight clicked off

CHAPTER 115FAULT LINESISLAThe moment we stepped onto the trail, I knew this was going to be hell.The forest closed around us fast. Tall pines, narrow paths and the ground was uneven with roots and loose stones. The air smelled natural and clean, but my chest felt clogged, like I was breathing through fabric.“Stay close,” Asher said, already taking the lead.Thank God he and Rowan are here to protect me from their vicious beast of a teammate. I bit back a sigh and nodded my head almost immediately. Rowan walked just behind me, close enough that I could feel his presence without seeing him. It was worse that way. Victor brought up the rear, whistling softly like this was a Sunday stroll instead of a pressure cooker waiting to explode.The map ruffled in Asher’s hands as he studied it. “First checkpoint is east. About a mile in.”Victor hummed, using his index finger to tap his chin. “Assuming this map isn’t wrong.”Rowan shot him an irritated look. “Why would it be wrong?”Victor

CHAPTER 117A TWISTED ANKLE AND A TWISTED CYCLE ISLA“Finally, someone to keep Victor in place was finally here.”That was the first thought that came to my mind when I saw the organisers. I knew for a face that Victor wouldn't try to run his mouth in their presence. But now I'm starting to rethink it.The silence stretched between us heavy and almost suffocating as no one agreed to speak. Not even Victor.Every eye turned to me. The organizers stood there, two of them, their faces tight with irritation and confusion. One of them who was tall, older and was wearing a fleece vest, looked between Victor’s bloodied mouth, Asher’s clenched fists, Rowan’s rigid posture, and finally me.“Well?” he asked tightly, his eye brows drawn. “Which one of you wants to explain why we just heard shouting halfway across the trail?”I looked between Asher and Rowan, thinking of what to say. Before I could inhale the next second, Victor beat me to it.“She slipped,” he said smoothly, sweeping his hair b

CHAPTER 119OPEN DOORS, SHARP EDGESISLAThe first thing I registered was warmth.Rowan’s mouth was warm, steady and unhurried. It was like he wasn’t trying to take anything from me, but just exist with me for a moment. My fingers were curled into his shirt, my injured ankle forgotten entirely as my heartbeat raced ahead of my thoughts.Until someone's voice cut through that moment. “Oh.”Rowan froze instantly. I did too, pulling back so fast our foreheads knocked. My heartbeat was already stalling before I got the chance to look at who walked in.“Ow—” I muttered.I turned my head toward the door just as Sonia leaned fully against the frame, arms crossed. There was a lazy grin on her face like she’d just walked in on a sitcom instead of…. Whatever this was.“Well,” she drawled, eyes flicking between us. “I leave for one hour and come back to soft lighting and forbidden tension. Should I knock next time or just bring popcorn?”“Oh my God,” I groaned, dropping my face into my hands. “