Kataleya's POV

The second Alduz touched the ice, everything changed.

And it wasn't just me who noticed.

The entire arena felt it.

The way he moved across the ice.

Fast.

Controlled.

Like he'd been born on skates.

Like the puck wasn't something he chased.

It was part of him.

Within thirty seconds, he already had possession.

He skated down the rink, weaving between Tigers players like they weren't even there.

Like they were just background noise on his way to the goal.

Two defenders moved to block ...