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."

hesitated, grappling with the weight of what I had just witnessed. Should I confide in him? Tell him

shadow over the celebrations. Enzo had been so looking forward to this evening, and I didn't want

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

quirked an eyebrow, clearly not entirely convinced, but

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 gotten

the tense atmosphere. "I was a bit sick earlier today and... well,

he began cautiously, "if you're not feeling well, especially after

trying to brush away his concern. "Honestly, Luke, it's just a bad period. Nothing out of the ordinary.

and concerned, made me want to roll my eyes. But before I could, Enzo's hand found mine, fingers intertwining with a comforting

is," he murmured, his eyes lacking onto mine with such intensity that the world

left me momentarily speechless. My heart thudded,

future. We have a party going on, remember? Let's go out there

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

right," I admitted, offering a grateful smile. "Let's go out and have

in hand. The 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

my ear, his warm breath

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

the pack's younger members decided to bring out a few games. A game of charades had everyone in splits, with some of the most dignified pack members making

invitingly in the warm early summer air. Enzo had turned on the pool heater and