Atlas

As a star left-winger for the Pittsburgh Titans, Atlas Karolak thrives on the ice but keeps his personal life uncomplicated. That all changes when tragedy strikes, pushing him into an unlikely partnership that tests his patience, challenges his heart, and threatens to rewrite everything he thought he knew about love and family.

Playing professional hockey wasnt just a dream, it was the only one that ever mattered. Ive worked my whole life for this career, and now that Im playing for the Pittsburgh Titans, Im exactly where I want to be. My life feels complete.

Until the day it doesnt.

Losing my best friend to cancer shatters me in ways I didnt see coming. And as Im trying to figure out how to say goodbye, Im blindsided again—because hes named me and Maddie St. James as joint guardians of his daughter.

Maddie and I… were not friends. Were barely acquaintances. If Im oil, shes water, and weve never managed to mix without friction. But for the sake of a little girl whos already lost too much, we need to find neutral ground and figure out how to co-parent.

Are we capable? Id like to think so. Are we scared out of our minds? Without a doubt. Can we put our differences aside and work together? Honestly, it depends on the day. But when stress turns into stolen glances, which turn into nights we cant take back, our partnership gets a whole lot more complicated.

Because what started as obligation is starting to feel a lot like forever.