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

Enzo had been so looking forward to this evening, and

thought," I replied with a forced

an eyebrow, clearly not entirely convinced, but he let it slide.

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 used

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, maybe it's just... that time of the month.

"Nina," he began cautiously, "if you're not

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

look he gave me, skeptical and concerned, made me want to roll my eyes.

mine with such intensity that the world seemed to fade away,

coupled with his undying commitment, left me momentarily speechless. My heart thudded, a warmth

let's not dwell on 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.

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

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

house, hand in hand. The muted sounds of chatter and laughter grew

the side, some of the hockey team had gathered for a card game, and behind them stood Lori and Jessica, arguing over who could

with me?" Enzo whispered in my ear, his warm breath sending shivers down my

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

in splits, with some of the most dignified pack members

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