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Chapter 6: Locker Room Heat
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2026-07-02 17:32:09
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Blood beneath the ice Chapter 7: Push and Pull
Pushing Elias away felt like ripping his own heart out but Kane saw no other choice.The days after the away game turned tense. Kane avoided Elias during team meetings and practices. He gave short answers when they crossed paths and kept his distance on the ice. The mate bond made every step away hurt deep inside his chest.During morning skate Elias skated up beside him. "We need to talk about what happened."Kane kept his eyes on the puck. "Nothing to talk about. Focus on your game."Elias matched his speed. "You cannot just shut me out. The bond goes both ways. It hurts when you do this."Kane pushed harder. "It is safer this way. Stay away from me for a while."Later in the weight room Elias tried again. "Why are you doing this? After everything we said in the locker room."Kane lifted weights without looking at him. "Because knowing me puts you in danger. Simple as that."Elias set his weights down. "It is not simple. I feel the pull even when you ignore me. It aches. Does it hur
Blood beneath the ice Chapter 6: Locker Room Heat
Distance was supposed to make things easier but the bond only pulled them closer.The team plane buzzed with nervous energy on the way to the big away game. Players talked loudly about strategy and joked to cut the tension. Kane sat by the window staring out at the clouds. Elias took the seat right next to him after a while."Big game tomorrow," Elias said quietly. "You ready?"Kane kept his voice low. "Always ready. You?"Elias leaned closer. "Trying to be. The pressure is on. Everyone expects me to lead us to a win."Kane glanced at him. "You will. You always do."They talked in short bursts during the flight. Other teammates walked past but no one paid much attention.Later in the hotel Elias found Kane in the hallway. "Meet me at the locker room after practice. We need to talk somewhere private."Kane nodded once. "Fine. But quick."Practice ran hard that afternoon. The visiting rink felt different and the team pushed extra to get comfortable. After the coach called it done the pl
Blood beneath the ice Chapter 5: Truth and Bond
The moment Kane closed the storage room door, everything between them changed forever.The small room at the back of the arena smelled like old equipment and dust. Dim light came from one bulb overhead. Kane stood with his back against the door. Elias faced him with his arms crossed, waiting."Start talking," Elias said. "No more half answers. What are you really?"Kane took a deep breath. "I am a werewolf. Not some story or movie version. The real thing. I was born this way."Elias stared at him hard. "A werewolf. You mean shifting, howling, full moon stuff?""Yeah," Kane answered. "Shifting. Healing fast. Strength that is not normal. All of it."Elias leaned against a shelf but did not step back. "How long have you lived like this? Does it hurt when you change?""It has been my whole life," Kane said. "The change does not hurt exactly but it fights me. I have to keep it locked down every single day."Elias rubbed his face. "This explains everything. The way you never get tired. The
Blood beneath the ice Chapter 4: Claws Out
The rivalry game was about to force Kane's secret into the open whether he wanted it or not.The arena pulsed with energy from the first puck drop. This matchup always brought out the worst in both teams. Kane felt the high stakes in every shift. Opponents targeted him right from the opening minutes, trying to knock him out of the game early.A big rival defenseman came at him hard during the first rush. "Harlan, tonight we end you."Kane met him with a solid check. "Keep talking. See where it gets you."They exchanged hits along the boards. The crowd roared louder.His teammate yelled from the ice. "Kane, watch your back. They are gunning for you.""I see them," Kane shouted back. "Just play your game."The physical play got nastier fast. Another opponent slashed at Kane after the whistle. "You think you are untouchable?"Kane shoved him away. "Try harder next time."Elias skated over quick during a stoppage. "They are coming after you heavy. You holding up?""Always do," Kane answer
Blood beneath the ice Chapter 3: Scent of Trouble
The wolf inside Kane woke up hungry for something it had never wanted before. The team hit the ice for a hard practice the next morning. Whistles blew and drills started fast. Kane pushed himself through every tough exercise. Then the coach paired him directly with Elias for board battles. They had to fight for every puck in tight spaces. Close contact came whether they wanted it or not. "Line up," the coach shouted. "Win those battles." Kane got ready. Elias skated in front of him with a determined look. Their shoulders hit right away as they battled along the boards. "You are tough today," Elias said, breathing hard while pushing back. "Give me everything you have got." Kane shoved him off the puck. "You wanted this. Here it is." They reset and went again. Kane caught Elias's scent strong and clear for the first time. It hit him like a punch. Clean sweat and something warm that made the wolf inside stir with real force. His control shook for a second. "Keep moving," Kane told
Blood beneath the ice Chapter 2: Questions in the Dark
The secret was already starting to crack and one man refused to let it stay buried. The locker room buzzed with loud voices and laughter after the hard fought win. Guys slapped each other on the back and replayed the best moments from the game. Kane Harlan sat alone on the bench in the corner, slowly wrapping his ribs with tape. The bruises underneath were already turning yellow and fading fast. Too fast. He kept his head down and hoped no one would notice. A teammate walked past with a big grin. "Great game, Kane. You shut those guys down every time." "Thanks," Kane said quietly. Another player called out from across the room. "That last hit you took looked nasty. You sure you are good?" Kane nodded once. "It is nothing. Just sore." The celebration continued around him. Music played from someone's phone. Bottles opened with loud pops. Kane stayed separate, focused on the tape in his hands. His ribs felt almost normal already. The wolf inside made sure of that. Elias Voss appea
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