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."

still processing the introduction. "Thanks. What can I do for

your leadership... It's what my team needs. We've been

eyebrow. "You want to

a player," Tim

taken aback. "A coach? I'm still in

a chance for you to use your skills off the ice. My team needs a mentor, someone who's been there, played

the past several years had been about pursuing my degree and playing hockey. But coaching? It had never crossed my

would this work?" I

would hope to see you come and stay in our town 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

offer, but I've still got two semesters left before I finish my degree. I would have to drop out

gleam in his eye

how much passion you

It's a door opening just for

I argued. "And what about

when do you care about your degree?" Nina asked. She came closer, her hands capturing mine. "And besides, sometimes, life throws us a curveball.