My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0459

"Nina... Follow me..."

I knew it wasn't real. I knew that it was just an illusion, a machination of my own mind. But damn it, if it didn't feel more real than anything at that moment.

The air around me grew colder, and an eerie silence enveloped the room. The chatter, the laughter, the music coming from downstairs-all of it almost seemed to have been swallowed by an engulfing void.

As I continued to gaze at the figure, its features became more distinct. It looked menacing, its eyes gleaming with malevolence. The corners of its lips curled into a malicious grin, revealing a set of impossibly white, razor-sharp teeth.

My heart raced, my palms growing sweaty against my knees. I felt an icy grip of fear clutching at my insides.

Then, just as my panic began to peak, the figure did something wholly unexpected-it took a running leap off the cliff, plummeting into the abyss of the ocean below.

"Come with me..."

I jumped, a sharp intake of breath escaping my lips. The suddenness of its disappearance left me reeling. I pressed my hand to my chest, trying to quell the pounding of my heart.

"Nina... Earth to Nina."

Enzo's voice pulled me back to reality. I blinked, the room coming back into focus, the comforting sounds of the party from downstairs filling my ears once more.

His dark brown eyes studied me, concern etching his handsome features. "You okay? You looked like you were a million miles away just now."

I confide in

so looking forward to this evening, and

in thought," I replied with a forced smile, hoping

convinced, but he

men in my life, and yet I felt as though I was alone, adrift at sea. It was an uncanny feeling, and one that I still

I'm just not feeling well, I began hesitantly, trying to bring some levity to the tense atmosphere. "I was a bit sick earlier today and... well,

on me. "Nina," he began cautiously, "if you're not feeling well, especially after everything that's

his concern. "Honestly, Luke, it's just a bad

me, skeptical and concerned, made me want to roll my eyes. But before I could,

intensity that the world seemed to fade

sincerity in his voice, coupled with his undying commitment, left me momentarily speechless. My heart thudded, a warmth spreading across

party going on, remember? Let's go out there and enjoy ourselves. My departure is months away, in

optimism was infectious. I found myself nodding, allowing Enzo's words to chase away the shadow of

a grateful smile.

our way through the expansive house, hand in hand. The muted sounds of chatter and

and people were dancing around the center of the room. Off to the side, some of the hockey team had gathered for a card game, and behind them stood Lori and Jessica, arguing over who could eat the

ear, his warm

blurred as we swayed to the rhythm of the music. Every so often, Enzo would twirl me around, earning delighted

game of charades had everyone in splits, with some of the most dignified pack members making the most ridiculous gestures. It felt good to be surrounded by laughter and light-heartedness, especially after the emotional roller-coaster of the

the brilliant idea to move the party outdoors. The sprawling pool in the backyard, illuminated by soft lanterns, beckoned invitingly in the warm early summer air. Enzo