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 him? Tell him that the shadow

a shadow over the celebrations. Enzo had been so looking forward to this evening, and I didn't want to ruin it for him, so I decided to keep

I replied with a forced smile, hoping he

not entirely convinced, but he let it slide.

behind a thick curtain of clouds, casting dim shadows around the room. Here I was, seated cozily between two of the most important 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 hadn't quite

atmosphere. "I was a bit sick earlier

began cautiously, "if you're

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

concerned, made me want to roll my eyes. But before I could, Enzo's hand found mine,

onto mine with such intensity that the world seemed to fade

left me momentarily speechless. My heart thudded, a warmth spreading across

the future. We have a party going on, remember? Let's go out there and enjoy ourselves. My departure is months away, in the fall. Let's

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

grateful smile. "Let's go out

muted sounds of chatter and laughter grew louder, guiding us to the main living area, where

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

me?" Enzo whispered in my ear,

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

bring out a few games. A 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

sprawling pool in the backyard, illuminated by soft lanterns, beckoned invitingly in the warm early summer air. Enzo had turned on the pool heater and the hot