All Chapters of More than Rivals, less than Mates. : Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

The beginningRovak took a deep breath as he drank from the flask in his hand. He had played games before but this particular game filled him with trepidation. This was not the high-school games, he used to play. This was the game that would decide his future.Would he go back to his pack and live a boring life as the second son of an Alpha or would he have something different.He remembered his father's words earlier today."I really don't care much for this hockey of yours. You could be in the pack doing better things" Alpha Perez had said.River sneered. "No, he would rather play make believe with those humans and deceive himself that he belongs with them"He had wisely kept quiet. It wasn't worth it to argue with River."Just make sure you beat that Vergara kid" his father had said before leaving the house.Rovak sighed, his father and brother couldn't even be bothered to attend his games.He took another drink from the flask."You shouldn't be drinking that" a low voice said.Rov

The next couple of weeks went by in a blur for Rovak.He accepted the offer, he met with the team officials. He signed the contract and was assigned to a dorm with the other rookies.Rovak was happy. He was going to be away from River and his father."Don't be giddy yet, they will realize you are a pathetic excuse and send you back here" River told him.Rovak bit his tongue, he was so close to freedom, he wouldn't risk it by talking back to River. He just had to have patience.He went down to meet his father before making his way out of the pack."This isn't a permanent thing, do you understand?" Alpha Perez asked."Yes father""And make sure you defeat that Vergara's brat""I will do so father." he replied softly.....It was the first game of the season. Rovak nervously tapped his leg in the locker room.He could barely hear a word the coach was saying.He was playing against the Edo Sparrows. If he didn't win this game, his father could still pull him out of the team. He wasn't leg

Tanner sat nervously opposite his parents as they had dinner. But he couldn't even hear a word they were saying. All that ran through his mind was what had happened earlier in the shower. Usually Rovak looked unapproachable but back then in the shower, his face had looked so entrancing. Oh goddess what was wrong with him? "Tan sweetie, are you okay?" Luna Eve asked her son. "I am fine mom." She reached out to hold his hand. "I am so proud of you for winning that award last night" "Yes, I have something to brag about to Perez the next time I see him" "Stop that honey. This win is for our son. Not your stupid rivalry with Alpha Perez" She looked at her son again, "sweetie, with your award, companies will reach out to you for sponsorships. We have to be prepared for business. But don't worry, I will help you" "Thanks mom" Tanner replied. He idly wondered if Rovak had anyone to help him with this stuff. "That Perez's kid is just like his father. You have to keep up the pace son

...Tanner came downstairs to see his parents."There he is" Luna Eve said kindly."Hey Kiddo! Are you okay?" Alpha Vergara asked."Yes father, I am really sorry for how I spoke to you earlier. I was just feeling a bit stressed out"Alpha Vergara clapped his shoulder. "You little brat! I am not mad at you at all. When was the last time you shifted?""It's been quite long" Tanner replied."When we get back, let's go on a little run. Hmm!"Tanner nodded."my son, I am so proud of you. That photo of you at the charity event with those celebrities, I had it framed" Luna Eve bragged, she pulled him to the wall to show him."There, do you see that? We are so proud of you" she told him."You really had it framed mom?" he asked with a smile."this is the second version" she replied."What was the first version?" Tanner asked curiously."Perez's kid was in it. I refuse to have anything related to him in my home" Alpha Vergara told him.Tanner looked at him and gulped, he wondered how his fathe

"And people, we have to make sure we win against those fuckers!" the Edo sparrows team captain shouted in the locker room. "Yeah!" the locker room cheered."And if that Rovak wants to play dirty, we'll show him dirty."The team erupted into cheers again."Tanner, don't be soft on him, okay?" the captain told him.Tanner nodded absently.He wasn't interested in this game at all, he just wanted it to end.They all headed out onto the ice.The first person Tanner spotted was Rovak.He rolled his eyes.The game started.The atmosphere in the arena was filled with tension from the moment the players stepped onto the ice. Thousands of fans had packed the stands to watch one of the most anticipated games of the season. The Delta Eagles versus the Edo Sparrows.Everywhere Tanner looked, he could see cameras, journalists, and excited spectators waiting to see what would happen.The media had spent the entire week talking about the rivalry between Rovak Perez and Tanner Vergara, especially aft