All Chapters of THE CAPTAIN AND THE KILLER: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

The plane touched down in Montreal and the media circus hit us like a storm. I stepped off the bus at the arena and cameras flashed everywhere. Reporters shouted questions from every side. "Evan is the rivalry with Volkov still boiling? What happened in Toronto?" I kept my head down and pushed through. "No comment right now. We are here to play hockey." Inside the locker room the guys were loud but tense. Everyone felt the pressure. This rematch against Montreal carried extra heat after our last game here. Coach Viktor stood at the front with his arms crossed looking serious. I dropped my bag and sat down. Kade took the spot next to me. "They are out for blood tonight," he said low. "You good Captain?" I nodded but my stomach stayed tight. "I am fine. Just tired of the questions. They keep asking about us. Like we are the main story instead of the game." Kade smirked. "We kind of are. After tha

The locker room celebration died fast when Kade grabbed his bag and slipped out the back door.I pulled on my coat and followed him into the snowy Montreal night. "Kade wait. Where are you going? The guys want to celebrate the win."Kade kept walking fast. Snow fell thick around us. "That guy with the sign. I saw him leave during the third period. I need to find him."I caught up and grabbed his arm. "Are you crazy? It is a trap. The syndicate wants you alone. You cannot just chase him."Kade shook me off but slowed a little. "I have to Evan. Sasha. That name. He knew it. No one else does. I need answers."I stayed right beside him. Snow crunched under our boots. The streets glowed under streetlights. "Answers will not come from following some guy into a dark alley. This feels like an execution setup."Kade glanced at me. "Maybe. But I cannot sit and wait. They used my dead brother against me. In front of thousands. I track him.

The second that broken down stranger pushed his way into our hotel room I felt the floor drop out from under me.Kade slammed the door shut and threw the lock. The guy looked wrecked. Thin face covered in old scars and eyes that had seen too much. He kept rubbing his hands together like he could not get warm. This was the player Vance had destroyed years ago. Everyone called him the ghost now.You two need to listen close and listen good he said breathing fast. Vance is about to burn the whole roster down before playoffs. Anyone who is not fully under his thumb gets erased from the game forever.I stood frozen near the window. Erased how exactly? We have been careful.The ruined player shook his head and dropped into the chair by the desk. Not careful enough. He has a big cleansing planned. A total clear out. Ten or more guys are on his list. If you do not follow every order on the fixing and the bets you are done. Permanently off the ice. Some wi

The second we pushed through the hotel doors two minutes before curfew I knew we were screwed.Viktor stood dead center in the bright lobby with a full camera crew behind him. Lights blazing. Microphones ready. His smile looked like a shark that had already tasted blood. Well well if it is not our captain and his favorite Russian problem Viktor called out loud enough for the whole lobby to hear. Cutting it close boys. Where have you been?Kade froze beside me. I felt his shoulder tense against mine. We had barely made it back from meeting a contact about Vance and now this.I forced a quick laugh and stepped forward. Hey Viktor. Long night. We got turned around in the city. You know how these streets are. One wrong turn and you are miles from where you need to be.Viktor tilted his head. The camera light hit my face hot and blinding. Turned around. Really? For three hours after practice? Coach said curfew is strict this trip. Fans want t

The second the music hit full blast at my lake house I knew this party was either going to save the team or burn it down completely.Guys were everywhere. Some splashing in the lake with beers in hand. Others crowded around the grill shouting over loud music. Bottles clinked and laughter rolled across the yard. I had thrown this bash to pull everyone back together after the locker room mess.Kade you made it I said when he walked up with a case of drinks. The boys need this. Need to remember we are on the same side.He grinned that sharp way and bumped my shoulder. Smart move Captain. But do not think this fixes everything. They still split on us.A veteran wandered over already buzzing. Evan this place is perfect. Lake. Fire pit. No coaches watching. Exactly what we needed. You throwing this to shut up the mole talk?Yeah something like that I answered. Drink up. Laugh. We are Blades tonight. No sides. Just us.The young winger