Contre toute attente (Les coeurs du hockey t. 4)

The stakes feel so high because of the conflicting emotions. I'm curious whether this inner conflict was planned from the start or developed during writing.

The slow build made the moments of intimacy feel so earned. I wonder if the author intentionally paced it to maximize that tension.

The cold, intense atmosphere really amplified the story's mood. I'm curious if the author drew from personal experiences or imagined it entirely.