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."

had just witnessed. Should I confide in him? Tell him that

to this evening, and I didn't want to ruin

lost in thought," I replied with a forced smile, hoping he wouldn't press the

convinced, but he let it slide. "You sure you're

most important men in my

I began hesitantly, trying to bring some levity to the tense atmosphere. "I was a

he began cautiously, "if you're not feeling well, especially after everything that's happened, you should consider

Luke, it's just a bad period. Nothing out of the

roll my eyes. But before I could, Enzo's

eyes lacking onto mine with such intensity that the world seemed to fade away, "I'll do whatever it takes to make

undying commitment, left me momentarily speechless. My heart

moment, Enzo continued, "But for now, let's not dwell on the future. We have a party going on, remember? Let's go out there and enjoy ourselves. My

found myself nodding, allowing Enzo's words to chase away the shadow of doubt

grateful smile. "Let's go out and have some

The muted sounds of chatter and

people were dancing around the center of the room. Off to the side, some of the hockey team had gathered for

ear, his warm breath sending shivers down my

as we swayed to the rhythm of the music. Every so often, Enzo

games. A game of charades had everyone in splits, with some of the most dignified pack members making the most ridiculous gestures.

the night drew on, someone had 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 had turned on the pool heater and the hot tub earlier that night, and people were already stripping out of their party clothes and