My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0443

Nina

"Nina," Jessica called out. "It's time."

I turned to face my friends with a teary-eyed smile. They were right; it was time for the wedding to begin. And now that I had my mom and my brother at my side, I felt happier than ever.

Lori and Jessica led me inside while my mom and Taylor headed around back to take their seats. The wedding was to be held on the back lawn of the mansion, where the seats and the altar were set up. It was a cold day, but I knew that the air would feel good against my skin.

As we stopped in front of the back door that would lead outside to the ceremony, Lori and Jessica turned to face me. They both had tears in their eyes.

"I can't believe this is happening," Jessica said, delicately blotting at her teary eyes with her handkerchief. "My best friend is getting married... And before me, no less."

I half-laughed, half-sobbed at this and pulled both of my friends close for a tight hug. We held each other for a few minutes, crying and rocking each other back and forth.

Finally, Lori and Jessica stepped back.

face with her thumb. "You've got mascara on your cheek," she teased, wiping it

asked. "Are

nodded, then took a

and turned around to see my father

only just met you after more than twenty years apart, and now I'm walking you down the aisle," he said with a chuckle. "It's funny

nodded and laughed as well. "I guess so,"

breath. "I'm sure that

here and there. I had never been one to believe in ghosts, but lately that had changed. It

that they were there, watching me on my wedding day. And

strength that emanated out

double doors

of them. I instantly felt myself overcome with an entire host of emotions, but my dad's strength kept me upright, and he patted my hand gently and

this, kiddo,"

wasn't looking at any of them; I was only looking straight ahead at Enzo as he stood by the altar with the hockey team by his side, and with Matt as his Man of

began walking me down the aisle. I had