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Chapter 23 - Team Training

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-01-14 23:38:54

Ace

The nights had come upon us like a thief, yet my team never thought of it that way.

The cloud was dark, yet the moon stood out as we skated across the rink, mindlessly, practicing our hockey for the next game.

The moon and local lamps shone on sweat-glistening bodies, chalk dust, and the faint scent of liniment filling the air.

The fluorescent lights shone on six shirtless, muscled men in gym shorts. Sticks clacked, skates sharpening and tapes stretched with noises of crisp snaps.

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