(Lena’s POV). “Thank you!” I said, happily. The moment Kai passed the puck to me, my heart pounded wildly. This was my chance—my only chance—to prove that I wasn’t some weak, pathetic Omega who didn’t belong here. My gloved fingers clenched tightly around my stick as I swiftly maneuvered the puck, pushing forward toward the goal. I barely made it a few strides before a massive force collided into me. A loud c***k rang in my ears as my body was sent flying across the ice. The impact stole the air from my lungs, and for a moment, the world blurred. My skates failed me as I slid helplessly, scraping across the ice until I skidded to a stop just outside the rink. Laughter erupted from the crowd, sharp and merciless. “Looks like the Omega thought she could actually play,” someone snee

