All Chapters of DANGEROUS ICE: MY HOCKEY NEMESIS IS MY SINFUL OBSESSION: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

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CHAPTER 61 ~ MEDIA STORM

The bright morning sun woke me up, and I reached for my phone on the nightstand before I remembered the chaotic events from yesterday. I pulled my hand back fast because I did not want to look at any digital screens today. The sports network broadcast had ended with a massive shock, and I knew the internet was going wild right now.I climbed out of my narrow bed and walked into the living room. Miller was sitting on the sofa with his silver laptop open, and Carter was standing in the kitchen pouring hot water into a ceramic mug."Good morning, Axel," Carter said. He held up his mug and offered a warm smile. "Did you manage to get any sleep last night?""I slept for a few hours, but I kept waking up," I answered. I leaned against the kitchen counter and let out a long breath. "I keep thinking about the press conference. Richard Rossi must be furious right now.""He is definitely furious," Miller chimed in from the sofa. He turned his laptop screen toward the kitchen so we could see the

CHAPTER 62 ~ REUNION

"Come inside," I said, and I stepped back to clear the entrance.Michael walked past me into the living room, and the scent of cold night air followed him. I pushed the heavy door shut and turned the brass lock. The metallic click echoed loud in the quiet space.I turned around to face him. He did not waste a single second.He closed the distance between us, wrapped his strong arms around my waist, and pulled me flush against his chest. I buried my face in the curve of his neck, breathing in the familiar scent of his body wash mixed with the faint trace of airplane coffee. The physical contact broke the terrible tension I had carried for two weeks."I missed you so much," Michael whispered into my hair. His voice sounded rough and thick with emotion. "I hated leaving you alone to deal with the campus rumors.""You do not have to apologize tonight," I told him, and I squeezed his broad shoulders. "You fixed everything yesterday on the television broadcast. I watched the whole interview

CHAPTER 63 ~ EMPTY STANDS

The heavy wooden door clicked shut, leaving me standing alone in the quiet bedroom. Michael was gone, and the warm space he left behind on the mattress felt very obvious. I walked over to the edge of the bed and sat down.My nursing textbooks were still stacked neatly on my desk from the night before. I knew I needed to organize my study notes for the upcoming week, so I reached for a blue folder. The academic work usually calmed my mind. Today, the papers could not hold my attention.Michael was heading straight to the university ice rink. He had dark bruises covering his ribs, and he was walking into a locker room shared with a guy who wanted to hurt us.After taking a deep breath, I stood up and walked down the short hallway. I entered the suite kitchen, expecting the room to be empty. Carter was already sitting at the kitchen island, holding a bowl of dry cereal. Miller stood near the refrigerator, pouring orange juice into a glass."Good morning, Axel," Carter said. He chewed a m

CHAPTER 64 ~ BRUTAL LESSON

Silas charged across the ice, aiming his heavy frame straight for Michael's chest. I held my breath and gripped the edge of my plastic seat because I knew Michael was already suffering from dark bruises on his ribs. The transfer player wanted to cause maximum physical damage during a simple defensive drill, and he wanted to humiliate the team captain in front of the coaching staff.Michael did not panic, and he did not brace for a direct impact. He watched Silas approach with a calm, calculating focus.He waited until Silas was only a few feet away before he executed a flawless pivot. Michael shifted his weight, dropped his right shoulder, and used the other man's own momentum against him. He drove his body upward to catch Silas right under the arm. The fluid motion redirected the heavy charge, and Michael slammed the taller player into the thick plexiglass boards.The sound of the collision echoed loud through the cold arena. The hard barrier rattled under the force of the hit. Silas

CHAPTER 65 ~ PARKING LOT STANDOFF

The low hum of the luxury car engine filled the tense space between us. Richard Rossi sat in the back seat with a confident posture, expecting his harsh threat to force instant obedience. He thought mentioning Gabe would break Michael's resolve, because he knew how much Michael protected his younger brother.Michael did not drop my hand, and he did not move a single inch toward the open window. He stood his ground on the cold asphalt."You are not going to touch Gabe," Michael stated, keeping his voice dangerously low and steady. "And you are not going to use him as a pawn to fix your corporate media problem. Your public relations team created this disaster, so your team can clean it up without me."Richard let out a short, mocking laugh. He rested his arm on the edge of the open car window and leaned forward."You do not get to dictate the terms of this arrangement, Michael," Richard said, and his dark eyes narrowed. "I paid for your expensive hockey equipment, and I funded the athle

CHAPTER 66 ~ EXTRACTION

The sleek black town car disappeared around the corner of the brick science building, and the parking lot fell quiet again. The morning sun still shined warm over the campus, but a freezing chill settled deep into my bones.Michael stared at the empty asphalt. His broad shoulders slumped, and a heavy sigh escaped his chest. The protective anger that he used against Silas on the ice was gone, replaced by a raw, genuine fear for his family."He is actually going to do it," Michael repeated, rubbing the back of his neck with a shaky hand. "He has full legal custody of Gabe. If he sends his private security team to the freshman dorms right now, the university staff will just let them take him. They will put Gabe on a private jet before noon."I reached out and grabbed his arm to ground him. I relied on my clinical training to keep my voice steady, because one of us needed to stay calm."We are not going to let his security guards find Gabe," I said firmly, and I pulled him toward my small

CHAPTER 67 ~ CANVAS

The heavy wooden door of the dorm suite clicked shut, and the loud sound echoed in the quiet living room. We were finally safe inside, but the tense energy from the parking lot followed us all the way up the stairs. Gabe dropped his large canvas duffel bag onto the carpet. He looked around the small space with wide eyes, clearly still processing the fact that our father wanted to send him to another continent."You can take Miller's bed for the weekend," I told Gabe, pointing down the short hallway. "Miller and Carter went to the campus library to study, so you will have plenty of privacy. You should unpack your clothes and get comfortable."Gabe nodded slowly, yet he did not move toward the bedroom right away. He turned his head to look at his older brother."Is Dad actually going to send security guards here?" Gabe asked. His voice shook a little bit when he spoke. "He looked really furious in that car, Michael. I have never seen him look at you that way before."Michael leaned agai

CHAPTER 68 ~ PILLS

"The team doctor works for the athletic director," I reminded him, frowning at the dark purple flesh. "He cares about keeping you on the active roster for the playoffs. He does not actually care about your long-term health. I need to feel your ribs to make sure Silas did not fracture the bone when he charged you.""You can check," Michael said, leaning back against the sofa cushions to give me better access. "I trust you more than the team medical staff anyway."I placed my fingertips very gently against the outer edge of the massive bruise. His muscles twitched under my touch, and he sucked in a sharp breath through his teeth. I murmured a quiet apology, but I continued my clinical examination. I traced the line of his ribs with slow, deliberate pressure, feeling for any unnatural bumps or grinding sensations that would indicate a break.We stayed quiet for a long time while I worked. The only sounds in the room were his ragged breathing and the faint noise of cars driving on the str

CHAPTER 69 ~ TWISTED

The loud demand echoed through the thin wood of the dorm door. My pulse raced, and the dull ache in my bruised ribs vanished beneath a sudden rush of pure adrenaline. Axel stood right in front of me, spreading his arms slightly to shield my injured body from whatever threat waited in the hallway.His protective instinct made my chest feel warm, but I refused to let him face my father's security guards alone. I placed my hands gently on his waist and moved him behind me."Stay behind me," I whispered, keeping my eyes locked on the brass deadbolt. "Do not open the door until I see who is out there."I ignored the sharp pain in my side and stepped forward. I gripped the cold metal lock and turned it quickly. I braced my feet against the carpet, ready to throw a punch if a man in a dark suit tried to push his way inside. I pulled the heavy door open just a few inches.I did not see a security guard.Coach Gregory stood in the empty hallway. He wore a rumpled grey suit, and his tie hung lo

CHAPTER 70 ~ CENTER

Michael stared at the empty corner of the living room, and his breathing turned shallow. The panic tightened his chest. Coach Gregory rubbed his forehead, clearly calculating the disaster. If Silas had the playbook, the board meeting on Monday would end in a suspension.I did not waste time panicking. I grabbed my car keys from the kitchen island. I picked up my denim jacket from the chair and put it on."I am going back to the arena," I announced. I kept my voice steady and firm.Michael snapped his head toward me. He took a step forward, favoring his bruised ribs. He reached out to grab my arm."No, you are not," Michael argued. "If my father has security guards watching the athletic center, they will recognize you. They will try to corner you again. I will go.""You are not going anywhere," I replied, using my strict clinical tone. I pointed at the sofa. "You can barely breathe without wincing, and your face is pale. You need to sit down and keep that ice pack on your side. You are

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