My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0450

Nina

The living room was alive with conversation and laughter, the walls echoing the joyous celebrations of the semester's end. My friends, many of whom I had known since freshman year, were scattered around, some lounging on the plush couches, others congregated in animated discussions around the dining table.

"Look at her, the blushing bride!" Jessica's voice, dripping with playful sarcasm, rose above the hum of conversation as she approached me. Her arm was draped around Lori, who, despite the teasing remark, wore a proud smile.

I laughed, rolling my eyes. Enzo and I had been married for several months now, and my friends rarely let me live down the fact that we had gotten married so young. But that's just what happens when you find your fated mate.

*Jessica, I swear, one more mention of me being a 'bride' and I'll throw you into the pool," I said.

"Hey! It's not every day one of our own decides to tie the knot so young," she winked, nudging me gently.

lay off it. If Nina and Enzo are happy, that's all that matters. Besides, they're adorable

took a mock offended stance. "Hey, I am happy for them! Super happy. But speaking of proposals..." She turned her teasing eyes to Lori, her grin widening.

pink. "Why is it my responsibility

out of the two of us, you're definitely the less girly' one," Jessica responded, air-

prefer jeans over dresses doesn't mean I should be the one to

an air of mock tension between them, before they both broke out into fits of laughter. I chuckled, watching the banter unfold.

a brief lull in conversation, I decided to circulate the party, greeting old friends and making some

me to the back patio. The twinkling fairy lights we'd strung up added

I greeted, my

smile. "Nina! It's been a while since we had a one- on-one

leaning against the railing beside him

I was happy that it had happened. He had changed so much since