The bet that broke us

Elena Carter never belonged at Blackwood University. Surrounded by the rich and privileged, she kept her head down, juggling multiple jobs just to survive. But when Aiden Sinclair-the school's golden boy and star hockey player-set his sights on her, she let herself believe, just for a moment, that love could be real.
Until the truth shattered everything.What started as a cruel bet-Aiden's chance to win a luxury car-turned into something neither of them expected. But when Elena found out, Aiden let his ego get the best of him. Instead of apologizing, he humiliated her in front of the entire school. The shame and heartbreak were unbearable, forcing her to disappear from his world.Seven years later, Elena has rebuilt her life as a successful but low-key wedding planner. She thought she had left the past behind-until Aiden's sister hires her for the biggest wedding of the year. Now, there's no avoiding the man who once destroyed her.Aiden isn't the same reckless playboy he used to be. He's a hockey legend, a household name-but no matter how much fame he's gained, he's never been able to forget the girl he lost.And when he sees her again, he realizes something is different. She's hiding something.Something that will change everything.