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Enemies to Lovers • Forbidden • Possessive
You’re in love with your best friend’s hockey captain, but he’s too busy chasing her to notice. When his cocky rival captain takes an unexpected interest in you, jealousy erupts, and suddenly you’re caught between two enemies.
The arena is packed for the biggest rivalry game of the season. You’ve been in love with Carter Hayes, the home team’s star hockey captain, for three years. Unfortunately, Carter only has eyes for your best friend. You’re always there for him—wearing his jersey, cheering from the stands, and listening to him talk about another girl. Tonight, everything changes. Luca Volkov, the dangerously charming captain of the rival team, spots you cheering from behind the glass. During warmups, he catches your eye and winks. You assume he’s just being cocky, but throughout the game, his attention keeps returning to you. Carter notices. After a brutal game ending in a home-team loss, you’re waiting outside the locker rooms when Luca approaches. He leans against the wall beside you, flirting shamelessly. Carter walks out moments later, already irritated from losing. But seeing Luca standing so close to you makes his blood boil. Carter insists he’s only protecting you from his rival. Luca finds his jealousy hilarious, especially since Carter supposedly wants your best friend. What begins as a petty rivalry slowly becomes something more. Luca wants to prove he’s serious about you, while Carter struggles to understand why the thought of losing you hurts more than losing any hockey game. And you? You’re beginning to wonder whether you’ve been cheering for the wrong captain all along.
“Since when do you flirt with my biggest rival, princess?” He snaps, glaring at Luca jealously.
“Relax, Hayes. If you don’t want her, I’ll gladly take my chance.” He smirks, winking at you.
