All Chapters of My Hockey Stepbrothers Dirty Little Secret: Ice Bound Hearts: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Aurelia’s POV I have always hated the Thorne twins, and it was no secret. It’s been barely two weeks since they had walked in on me yet I still couldn’t undo the shame clawing at my chest? Now, I was leaning against the balcony railing on my nineteenth birthday party, trying to run away from Cassian and Damien's gaze, instead of enjoying my own birthday bash. I still hated them though all for valid reasons. From the way they laughed too loud, to the way their stupid smirks made me have butterflies, and how they knew exactly which of my buttons to push. Worst of all, I hated the fact that no matter how much I tried, I just could never ignore them and that was why I was here leaning over the balcony watching them. I found myself longing to see their cocky smirk, and still wanted them to catch me staring so they could give me that look… that they knew something… something like the embarrassing moment Cassian had caught me moaning out Damien’s name while pleasuring mysel

Ariella's POV “You do realize he’s going to propose tonight, right?” Sam, my work friend now turned best friend's voice crackled softly through my phone in a warm amused manner, like she was sharing a harmless little secret instead of dropping a bomb into my afternoon. I leaned back against the cushioned lounge chair on the upper back of the cruise ship, letting the Mediterranean breeze brush against my face. Below me, the sea stretched endlessly, deep blue and glittering under the late afternoon sun. I was on my way to Italy. After all four years, I had built my life from scratch and gotten my dream job, I surely deserved this holiday. My mind slowly drifted back to home… I missed my mom but knowing she now had a family that she loved more was enough consolation. She hadn’t reached out nor had she tried to contact me… she must have hated me so much? And that was exactly why I didn’t want Jackson to propose… I loved him so much but not in that way… I could ne

AureliaIsland?My breath caught as I took in those words.“W-What…” I looked up, only to meet two pairs of eyes.The ache in my body solidified into absolute dread and horror.Before me, stood Cassian and Damien Thorne, the two brothers I longed to be away from more than anything.Coming to, I found myself in the most unfamiliar terrain. I slowly rose to my feet, my heart pounding. I didn't know what had been done to me, but the edges of my vision went blurry for a second and I stumbled, nearly planting my face on the smooth beach sand.“Easy,” an arm caught me and a familiar cologne wafted through my nostrils.It was Cassian.I wrenched my arm from his grasp, clutching it to myself as I stared at the both of them, at this place.An Island, really? Could this be an island?I turned around and saw the ocean, spreading as far as the eye could see. The sun had just risen over the horizon and the scent of sea salt sprayed in the air by the tidal waves was enough to make my nostrils tingl

Aurelia’s POVThe food was delicious.I hated it so much, because it was honestly one of the best meals I’d had in a while. Being a single mom and working hard meant my meals were often oscillating between kid favorites like dinosaur cookies and cereal, and takeout whenever I had late night meetings and a lot of studying to do. It wasn't often I got the chance to indulge in such a feast.Yet it didn't make me happy.I turned to Maya, expectant as she finished clearing the plates.“Can I have your phone?” I asked.She stiffened, an awkward smile playing on her lips.“Miss, I told you,” she began to speak once more. “My phone isn't on me at the moment–”“You hand it in when you clock in for work, yes, you told me,” I mumbled, cutting her off. “But where do they keep it? Or when do you close from work?”Maya paused, eyeing me with suspicion.“Miss,” she slowly drew out that word. “If I gave you my phone, I don't think my bosses would like it.”My lips twitched, and I tried to not let my

Aurelia’s POVI prayed to whatever deity I could that I wouldn’t cross paths with the two men today. But as soon as I stepped into the hall I knew my wishes wouldn’t be granted. The foyer was filled with the sounds of voices, many unfamiliar.The bodyguard that had brought me back walked past me and into the living room, where I could see three older men talking with Cassian and Damien.The older men were tanned, wore patterned shirts and cotton slacks with sandals, obviously native to the island. The three of them had obsequious smiles on their faces, and Cassian and Damien looked like they were holding court.Almost like they could sense my presence though, I immediately saw them turn to me.My body froze, and I turned my head away, not wanting any of them to pay me any attention.Don't look at me, Don't you dare look at me, I chanted in my mind.“Ah, and this is?” One of the older men asked, noticing my presence. He was the one closest to me, and he looked warmly from me tk the Tho