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

business. "Your style of play, your leadership... It's what my team needs. We've been struggling,

raised an eyebrow. "You

Tim corrected.

blinked, taken aback. "A coach? I'm still

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 outs. And after seeing

been about pursuing my degree

would this work?"

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 from a pro like yourself. It's a significant

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

a gleam in his

opportunity, and I can see how much passion you have for the sport.

not many get. It's a

team," I argued. "And

care about your degree?" Nina asked. She came closer, her hands capturing mine. "And