Slipping down a dark path can be pretty self-destructive. Especially when you can't come out. "I need you, Charles... I need you now". ---- Disclaimer/trigger warning: This story is not for underage readers. It contains smut, use of alcohol/drugs, abuse, (domestic) violence and episodes of (light) depression Disclaimer 2: The personalities in my book are not similar nor related to their real-life personalties. This book is a fanfic story. I love the F1, but I do not know everything. I am sorry if there are mistakes. Started: 07-11-2022 Finished: 17-09-2023

Practice makes perfect, and when you're fighting to be the best in your sport that is especially true. Ryder and Francesca are no exception. They are dedicated to their sport and refuse to let anything distracted. But when a scheduling conflict forces the two to share the ice, staying focused becomes just a little harder. TW// mentions to abuse & scenes of verbal abuse