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."

weight of what I had just witnessed. Should I confide in him?

forward to this evening, and I didn't want to ruin it for him, so I decided to keep it to myself

in thought," I replied with a forced smile,

clearly not entirely convinced, but he let it slide. "You

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

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.

me. "Nina," he began cautiously, "if you're not feeling

his concern. "Honestly, Luke, it's just a bad period. Nothing out of the

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

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

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

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

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

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

us made our way through the expansive house, hand in hand. The muted sounds of chatter and laughter grew louder, guiding

the center of the room. Off to the side, some of the hockey team had gathered for a card game, and

whispered in my ear, his warm breath sending shivers down my

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

of the most dignified pack members making the most ridiculous gestures. It felt good to be surrounded by laughter and

beckoned invitingly in the warm early summer air.