Xander Mitchell has always kept his emotions locked away — until Riley Quinn shows him that maybe, just maybe, it's time to thaw. A wealthy hockey captain with a reputation for being cold and untouchable, Xander’s life is built on expectations, performance, and perfection. But when a chance encounter with Riley the scholarship kid with a sharp tongue and an even sharper gaze forces him to confront the cracks in his carefully constructed world, everything begins to unravel. As they collide, both on and off the ice, Xander is faced with a choice: keep the walls up, or risk letting someone see the truth behind the facade. But as his feelings for Riley grow, so does his fear of losing control over the one thing he's always had his heart.

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