Alec’s POV.
I slid into the ring along with the other players. The crowd cheered.
I waved, flashing a smirk I knew they couldn't see. And a few kisses.
My eyes skimmed the stands. Then it landed on Lily, all excited. Always happy to watch the boys play.
Beside her was Sam.
She came.
I smirked underneath my headgear.
Cassie was beside her too, looking like she would rather be under her blanket than here. But she waved when she saw me.
The whistle blew.
I took my position, knees bent, stick firm in my hands. The ice felt familiar beneath my skates. The puck dropped, and everything moved fast.
I kept my eyes on the puck. All that mattered was the game. Speed.
Still—my eyes kept drifting back to the stands.
To her.
I took a pass, turned too fast, and misjudged the angle.
The puck
