Character teasers
Nikolai “Niko” Petrov (22)
Rookie center for the Seattle Storm
Russian-American, blond hair, 6'3", built like trouble
Fast on the ice, reckless off it
Fighting to belong in a world that judges him by his past
The one guy no one warned him about? Himself—around her.
“She’s the one thing I want that could wreck everything.”
Avery Holt (21)
Former Olympic-bound hockey prodigy
Now the Storm’s youngest performance analyst
Coach’s daughter. Off-limits to every player.
Quick wit. Sharper eyes. A heart still learning how to trust.
Skates might be gone, but her fire never left.
“I know better than to want a rookie. But he looks at me like I’m the only game he’s playing.”
I love the character summaries. Great start to the story 👏
slow burn impressive