Timothy's POV
The headlines the next morning are brutal: "Ice Angel Outshines Fallen Alpha" and "Hale's Revenge Complete."
I stare at my laptop screen, scrolling through article after article. Each one feels like a punch to the gut. The photos are worse—action shots of Penelope skating circles around me, her face glowing with triumph while mine shows nothing but defeat.
"Frostfang's Golden Boy Dethroned by Former Pack Omega" reads another headline. The article includes quotes from unnamed sources describing me as "arrogant" and "out of touch."
My coffee turns cold as I read the most damaging piece yet—an opinion blog from a respected sports journalist:
"Last night's upset wasn't just about hockey. It was about character. While Timothy Blackthorn coasted on reputation and natural talen
