(TW: THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS MENTIONS OF ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT.)

REYNA

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EVANDER'S VOICE BOOMS across the rink, deep and commanding.

“It’s not just about looking good on ice,” he shouts, eyes scanning the group of kids. “That’s just Double-A.”

The cold air bites at my skin, my hoodie doing little to protect me from the chill of the rink.

The place is almost empty, save for a group of eight young kids in full gear and their coach, who—I found out shortly after ...