My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0457

"I'll be right back," I said, forcing a smile and gently extricating myself from Enzo's arms. "Don't miss me too much."

Enzo smirked. His cheeks were flushed a light shade of red from the alcohol he had been drinking, and his eyes had that look in them that screamed that he wanted me again. "Oh, I will," he murmured, pressing a soft kiss to my temple before I wove my way out of the room.

As I made my way to the stairs, the sounds of the party began to fade. I just needed five minutes alone to gather myself and take some deep breaths, and then I would be right as rain.

Just then, before I ascended the stairs, I felt a hand on my arm and looked up to see Jessica's concerned gaze." You okay?" she asked.

I nodded, forcing a smile. "Just overwhelmed. It's been a long night."

She squeezed my arm gently. "I get it. But if you ever need to talk..."

touched by her genuine concern. "I think I just need

fainter as I made my way upstairs. When I finally reached our bedroom, I gently closed the

the ocean below. The gentle waves, reflecting the luminescence of the

I made my way over and sat on the edge of our bed. The moon was full, its radiant glow casting shimmering silver pathways

wolf living inside, the pull of the full moon was undeniable. On any other night, I would have been eagerly anticipating

absence would create, was too much, and the last thing I wanted was to surrender to my

my wolf, her consciousness intertwining with mine." Why do you resist? Let me

running my fingers through my hair, struggling to find words. "I'm just... I don't know how to handle being away from him for so long. Six months feels

and distance is just one of them. Maybe this separation, as painful as it might seem now, will be good for both of you.

scoffed, although there was no real bitterness in it. "You always have