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."

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

play, your leadership... It's what

raised an eyebrow. "You want to recruit

Tim corrected. "As a

taken aback. "A coach?

team needs a mentor, someone who's been there, played the game, knows the ins and outs. And after seeing you play and

was a lot to process. My whole life over the past several years had been about pursuing my degree and playing hockey. But coaching? It had never crossed

work?" I asked,

that, if you do as well as we think you will, I've got plenty of other jobs for you. Lots of other hockey

got two semesters left before I finish my degree. I

gleam in his eye that

about it," he said. "It's a huge opportunity, and I can see how much passion you

It's a door opening just for you,"

team," I argued. "And what about my

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