All Chapters of DANGEROUS ICE: MY HOCKEY NEMESIS IS MY SINFUL OBSESSION: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Wrapping my hand securely around my own rigid length, I squeezed firmly and let out a long, ragged exhale because the sheer relief of the physical contact was completely overwhelming. The hot water continued to cascade over my broad shoulders and chest, washing away the lingering traces of cold sweat from my incredibly restless night, but it did absolutely nothing to cool the intense, boiling heat pooling heavily in my lower stomach. I closed my eyes tightly against the thick steam filling the small bathroom, and I completely surrendered my exhausted mind to the vivid, highly dominant fantasies I had been actively fighting since the locker room incident.In the dark space behind my closed eyelids, Michael was standing directly behind me in the cramped shower stall, pressing his broad, solid chest flush against my wet back. I imagined the heavy, intoxicating scent of his expensive, icy cologne mixing seamlessly with the sharp cedarwood soap, and the phantom sensation of his large ha

I did not wait for either of them to formulate a response to my harsh accusation, and I turned around immediately on my heel to walk straight back toward the heavy front doors. My chest tightened painfully with severe, undeniable jealousy, and I wanted to put as much physical distance between myself and the massive estate as possible. I reached down to grab the strap of my heavy backpack from the polished hardwood floor, fully intending to drop the printed papers and leave the property entirely."Axel, wait," Michael called out from the living room, completely stopping my urgent movements in their tracks.His voice did not carry the usual arrogant, velvet drawl that always managed to push my boundaries and scramble my thoughts. The sound was incredibly weak, entirely raspy, and it cracked noticeably on the second word before dissolving into a harsh, rattling coughing fit that echoed loudly against the high ceilings of the mansion.I froze completely and turned my head slowly to look b

The frantic grip on my wrist was surprisingly strong for someone suffering from a severe viral infection, and his terrified words completely paralyzed me in the wooden chair. He was openly begging an unseen person to keep his father away from his younger brother, and the sheer desperation in his raspy voice revealed a deeply traumatic family dynamic that I had absolutely no prior knowledge of. The arrogant, untouchable State Rebel was suddenly reduced to a panicked, vulnerable guy trying to protect his sibling from a massive threat, and the disturbing revelation caused a heavy knot of genuine concern to form tightly in my stomach."Michael, you need to let go of my arm," I instructed quietly, keeping my voice incredibly steady to avoid startling him further while he remained trapped entirely in the feverish delirium. "Your father is not inside this house right now, and Gabe is completely safe attending his biology lab on campus. You are simply experiencing a very bad dream caused by y

Staring down at the expensive dark tuxedo resting securely on the granite kitchen counter, I let out a heavy, frustrated sigh because the intimidating message delivered through my roommate completely confirmed my absolute worst fears. Michael was no longer the vulnerable, feverish man I had carefully nursed back to health inside his quiet master bedroom. He had clearly regained his full physical strength over the past forty-eight hours, and he was currently stepping right back into his incredibly dominant, arrogant State Rebel persona to punish me for ignoring his text messages."You should probably start getting dressed," Miller advised gently, reaching out to pat my shoulder in a brief gesture of genuine sympathy before walking away to give me some privacy. "The PR department does not mess around with these charity events, and you absolutely cannot afford to be late."I nodded my head silently and grabbed the heavy plastic garment bag, carrying the formal wear directly into my bedro

Maintaining direct eye contact with him required a monumental amount of physical effort because my entire body was trembling violently from the freezing ambient temperature and the massive surge of adrenaline. I genuinely wanted to yell at him again, and I desperately wanted to push his broad chest away to reclaim my personal space on the secluded balcony. Opening my mouth to deliver a harsh rejection, I fully intended to scream that I still despised him for interfering with my freshman year, but the angry words completely failed to materialize in my dry throat.He had essentially confessed a long-standing, intense obsession with me, and the profound reality of his dedication completely stripped away the bitter resentment I had harbored since that winter formal. The truth completely absolved him of the toxic bullying I had accused him of, revealing a highly protective motive instead. I stared up into his dark eyes, watching the freezing wind ruffle his perfectly styled hair, and I fin