Friction – KC Wells

I launched myself off the bed and opened the door. She stood there with two paper cups, and I caught the aroma of tea. “I brought a bribe,” she said as she went over to the desk. “In the hope that you would tell me what you are doing in your room when the rest of the team are enjoying the celebrations.” She deposited one cup, then sat cross-legged with the other on the edge of my bed as if she owned the place.

I leaned against the desk, arms folded across my chest. “I have… somewhere else to be.” “With Dean?” “Yes. And I need to change clothes, so thank you for the tea, but you can go now.” Mila studied me for several long seconds, and I felt the weight of that scrutiny. Then her eyes widened. “You are nervous.”

“I am not nervous.” “Liar. I looked away, which was apparently all the confirmation she required. “Oh my God.” I jerked my head up in time to see her slow smile unfold. “I have waited years for this moment.” I narrowed my gaze. “What moment?” She pointed at me.

“Luka Davorin is having an emotional crisis over sex.” “I am not having a crisis.” “You look pale.” “That is just my face.” Mila snorted into her tea. “You’re also doing a lot of denying.” I hesitated, and before common sense could stop me, the question escaped. “Your first time,” I said, carefully enunciating. “Was it with a man or a woman?” Mila blinked, then placed her tea on the desk. “Wow.” Her eyes sparkled. “As the Americans say… that was not on my bingo card for today.”

My cheeks were on fire. “Forget I said anything.” I straightened.

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All characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead is strictly coincidental. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. OceanofPDF.com Luka was built for control. He chose the one thing that would destroy it. Luka Davorin On the ice, I know exactly who I am. Every movement has a purpose. Every risk is measured. Every mistake carries a price. Off the ice is different.

The federation that built me expects obedience. My country expects medals. And the truth about who I am has spent so long buried that sometimes I almost believe it’s gone. Then I arrive in Milan and see Dean Foster again, and the things I’ve spent years ignoring start demanding attention. Dean Foster I’ve never had much use for reinvention. I know who I am. I know how to compete. I know how to handle pressure.

Then Luka Davorin walks into my life. One conversation becomes two. Then ten. A glance becomes a habit. The space between us gets smaller. And suddenly certainty feels overrated. Luka We were never supposed to happen. Different events. Different flags. Different worlds. But the Olympic Village has a way of putting people exactly where they shouldn’t be. The closer Dean gets, the harder it becomes to pretend this is temporary.

The media is paying attention. My federation is paying attention. And if I stop running from the truth, I could lose everything I’ve spent my life building. The question is whether I’m finally ready to choose something for myself. Different flags. Dangerous heat. A high-heat MM Olympic romance featuring forbidden attraction, bi awakening, first times, quiet power dynamics, closeted athlete tension, and two men discovering that freedom can be just as terrifying as love.

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