In the Quiet Moments

Working behind the scenes for the Los Angeles Kings, Riley Hayes has learned that the job isn't about being seen-it's about getting everything right when no one's paying attention.
Late nights, tight deadlines, and small details most people overlook have become her routine as she works to prove she belongs in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
So when a quiet, unexpected connection forms with Alex Laferriere, it's not something she planned-or something she's willing to risk everything for.
What starts as brief conversations after games slowly turns into something harder to ignore, built in the spaces between responsibilities and long after everyone else has gone home.
But in a world where perception matters and credibility is earned, Riley refuses to let anything-especially a relationship-define her place.
Private moments. Unspoken boundaries. A connection that exists just out of reach.
In the Quiet Moments is a slow-burn story about ambition, restraint, and the tension between what you want and what you're working toward.