My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0452

Enzo

The ambient noise of the party surrounded me, conversations melding together into a soft hum. But as I held up my glass, ready to make my announcement, my mind started to wander to a time not too far back. I felt a lump forming in my throat, knowing how much this particular revelation would change things. For everyone.

A couple of months ago...

The cafe's familiar bell chimed, announcing another customer's arrival. My focus was solely on the steaming cup of coffee in front of me, and the textbook sprawled open with notes scattered everywhere.

But that focus wavered when a stranger approached, his sharp suit contrasting against the sea of college hoodies.

*Enzo?" The voice, firm and deliberate, pulled me out of my studies.

I glanced up, immediately wary. "Yeah?"

*Tim Malone." He extended his hand. "Hockey recruiter. I caught your game last week. You've got some skills on the ice."

the introduction. "Thanks. What

It's what my team needs. We've been struggling, and

eyebrow. "You

player," Tim corrected. "As

"A coach?

forward, his gaze intense, "this is a chance for you to use your skills off the ice. My team needs a mentor, someone who's been there, played the game, knows the ins and

over the past several years had been about pursuing my degree and

work?"

for six months while you train the team. After that, if you do as well as we think you will, I've got plenty of other jobs for you. Lots of other hockey teams around the country who need help from a pro like

before I finish my degree. I would have to drop out to do

a gleam in his eye that spoke

said. "It's a huge opportunity, and I can see how much passion you have for the sport. I'll be looking forward to your

not many get. It's a door opening just

team," I argued. "And what about my

came closer, her hands capturing mine. "And besides,