My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0458

The moon hung low in the night sky, its silvery glow filtering through the billowing curtains of our room. Its luminance should have brought tranquility, a stark contrast to the turmoil within my heart. But it didn't.

I was curled up on the edge of the bed, hugging my knees to my chest, lost in a whirlwind of emotions. The gentle lapping of the waves from the cliffside below offered no solace. My cheeks felt damp, tears spilling over, my vision blurred by the brimming sorrow.

Lost in my own melancholy, I hadn't noticed the soft shuffle of footsteps until a warm hand landed gently on my shoulder.

Startled, I looked up to find Luke's concerned gaze locked onto mine. The lamplight from the hallway cast a dim, golden hue on his features, accentuating the deep worry lines etched on his forehead.

"Hey, you," he whispered, his voice breaking the quiet stillness of the room. "I saw you run off from the party. I got worried, and then... I heard you crying."

Swiping at the tears staining my cheeks, I tried to muster a brave face. "I'm okay, Luke. Just a little overwhelmed. You didn't have to follow me. You should be enjoying the party."

He sat down beside me, his posture relaxed, though his eyes remained earnest. "Of course I have to follow you," he responded, offering a soft smile."What are bodyguards for?"

I chuckled slightly. "You're more than a bodyguard. You're one of my best friends."

Letting out a sigh, I turned to look out of the window once more, the vastness of the ocean stretching out before me, seemingly endless. "Luke," I started, trying to divert the heavy atmosphere, "we haven't really had much time to chat, have we? How have you been?"

His soft eyes flickered with an emotion I couldn't quite pinpoint, but he leaned back, a wistful expression on his face. "Yeah, it has been a while. Scout duties have kept me preoccupied. Lots of traveling between realms and all."

I tilted my head, recalling his pivotal role in the pack. "You're still scouting for any rogues or Crescents, right?" Luke nodded, exhaling deeply. "Exactly. Though things have been eerily quiet here lately. But that doesn't mean get to rest. I've been spending more time in the werewolf realm, searching for Edward."

therapist who turned out to be not what he seemed. The story of Edward's sudden disappearance months ago still haunted the pack. It still haunted me,

it turns out to be a dead end. But we'll find

gnawing at the edges of my thoughts. "Is it dangerous, Luke?

though it didn't quite reach his eyes. "I won't lie to you, Nina. It has its moments. But it's my duty, and I'm

weariness beneath his words, a weight he'd been carrying. I

sound low

for a while. The moon outside continued its ascent, casting long,

gentler, "I've been more worried

soft smile tugged at my lips. "I'm learning to handle

in closer, his warm presence a source of comfort. "And what about

breath, I met Luke's gaze, my voice quivering. "I won't lie. The thought of being away

words, his fingers drumming lightly against his thigh. The room was filled with the gentle

imagine how hard this must be for you.

if... what if he meets

way he looks at you, from the way he

offered, the gnawing uncertainty

sharp corners. It felt so warm with Enzo here, but suddenly all of those things

"You're not alone, Nina. You have a community,

grateful smile, appreciating the effort. "Thanks. But it's not quite the same, Luke. Every nook and cranny of this house holds a memory of us. How do I

pondered my words, his gaze thoughtful. "Why not make new memories? Keep yourself busy, maybe

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