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One

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

Two

When a letter inviting Rovak to play for the Delta Eagles, he wasn't excited. Rather it reminded him of what he couldn't have.He hid the letter in his room, knowing River, he would snoop around in his room to cause mischief."Rovak! We are late" Alpha Perez called."I am coming father" he called back.On a second thought, he put the letter into his bag."Let's go boys, the last I want is to be late and Alpha Vergara making a big deal about it"Rovak sighed, the rivalry between his father and Alpha Vergara was honestly so annoying at this point.They left the house and Rovak headed to the car."What are you doing?" Alpha Perez asked."Going to the car so we can drive to the meeting.""Its in the next pack Rovak, barely thirty minutes away. We will run there. We are werewolves not those puny humans" Alpha Perez replied."Unless you are too weak to do so?" River asked."let's go father" Rovak replied his father ignoring River who was scowling beside their father.He undressed and kept

Three

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

Four

, Rovak didn't know what to feel as he heard the announcement. Tanner Vergara for Rookie of the year award.He felt envy, hot envy. Why did he have to have everything. Perfect family and now an award.He dreaded to think what his father would say when he discovered he didn't win the award.After the paparazzi were hounding them for interviews."So Rovak, how do you feel about losing the rookie of the year award?" a journalist asked him.Rovak resisted the urge to roll his eyes. These journalists were just like feral werewolves, waiting for him to make a slip so they could devour him.He plastered a practiced smile on his face,"Vergara has played a good game this year and he deserves this award""What about you, don't you think you deserved it too?" the journalist asked."Well, in the spirit of the game, it's all about the comradeship between players. So I am happy for him" Rovak rattled off a whole piece of sentimental nonsense and hoped it sounded okay. "Thank you" He escaped. He

Five

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

Six

The star members of the hockey teams were invited to a charity event. This was the first time Tanner was going to be seeing Rovak since that night. He wiped his sweaty hands on his trousers. What would talking to him be like? Would he act like nothing had happened. "So how have you been Tanner?" Frank asked. "Everything has been chill" "What about Rovak, how is he?" Frank asked. Tanner choked on his drink. "hey are you okay?" Frank asked in concern. "Yes yes." Tanner replied, hoping he sounded okay. "By the way, why were you asking me about Rovak?" Tanner asked. "Because you two are always whispering at games, your fathers are close. You two probably saw each other a lot growing up" Tanner scoffed, "Our father being friends is so funny. I am pretty sure my father would beat up anyone who suggested that" "Oh speak of the devil there he is" Frank spoke up. Tanner looked up to see Rovak walk in. His mouth went dry. "Rovak" Frank called him over. Tanner watched

Seven

...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

Eight

The game against the Tropical Giants started badly. Rovak knew it, he could feel it from the moment he stepped on the ice. He was playing hard and rough. The moment the puck dropped, he charged forward aggressively.One of the Giants players moved to block him. Rovak slammed into him.The player crashed into the boards with a loud grunt. The referee immediately blew the whistle."Penalty!"The crowd booed, Rovak didn't care, he skated toward the penalty box.His coach looked furious but Rovak ignored him.....The game continued. The Giants scored first then the Eagles equalized.Soon the Giants scored again.Rovak was becoming increasingly reckless.He started hitting and shoving harder. The human players were beginning to notice. They started to avoid him. At one point, a Giants defenseman attempted to take the puck from him.Rovak shoved him away.The player flew backward and landed hard on the ice.A collective gasp spread through the arena.The referee blew his whistle again.

Nine

"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

Ten

"What the hell Perez?" Rovak looked down as Pete, his team manager yelled at him.He didn't even know what to say. Somehow things had gone out of hand on the ice. He just hated seeing Tanner stare at him with indifference. He wanted something, anything to be in Tanner's eyes. "it was a mistake, I might have used too much force" Rovak said. "Right from the very beginning of the game, you two kept pushing at each other. Did my lecture the other day even get to you""I am sorry Pete" "Do you know the extent of his injury. He might never play again""I am sorry" Rovak said helplessly. "Yes, you are going to be really sorry because the coach is going to be benching you throughout the season"Rovak looked up in alarm. "Pete, please you can't do that""do you have any idea the amount of trouble you have put the team in. I have to talk to the higher ups and figure out we are going to deal with this issue. Until then, you aren't playing." Before Rovak could say a thing, Pete walked out.

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