HENRIK
They call me The Golden Boy, and I’ve never lost a game I truly wanted to win. My next goal? To prove I belong in the NHL. That, and to crack the icy exterior of my captain, Sebastian Buchanan. He’s grumpy, disciplined, and watches me like he can’t decide if he wants to bench me or pin me against the boards. He thinks he’s immune to my charm, but I see the fire behind his eyes. And I’ve never been one to back down from a challenge.
SEBASTIAN
My job is simple: lead my team to victory. That means focus, discipline, and no distractions. Then Henrik Ljungberg shows up: a flashy, insufferable rookie who’s as infuriating as he is magnetic. He’s a walking penalty, and he’s stirring things I’ve kept locked down for years. I need him to be a professional. I need him to fall in line. Most of all, I need him to stop looking at me like he knows every secret I’ve ever kept. When we’re named roommates on a six-day road trip, keeping my distance becomes impossible, and the one rule I’ve always lived by—team first—is about to get shattered.

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