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 the shadow figure reared

last thing I wanted was to cast a shadow over the celebrations. Enzo had been so looking forward to this evening, and I didn't want to ruin

replied with a forced smile, hoping he wouldn't

quirked an eyebrow, clearly not entirely convinced, but he

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 to

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

as it settled on me. "Nina," he began cautiously, "if you're not feeling

a smile, trying to brush away his concern. "Honestly, Luke, it's just a bad period. Nothing

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

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

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

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 live in

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

smile. "Let's go out

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

center of the room. Off to the side, some of the hockey team had gathered for a card game, and behind them stood Lori and Jessica, arguing over who

in my ear, his warm breath sending

we swayed to the rhythm of the

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

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