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? Tell him that the shadow figure reared its ugly

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,

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

dim shadows 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 used to over

atmosphere. "I was a bit sick earlier today and... well, maybe it's

furrowed, his gaze intensifying as it settled on me. "Nina," he began cautiously, "if you're not feeling well, especially

"Honestly, Luke, it's just a bad period.

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

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

me momentarily speechless. My heart thudded, a warmth spreading across my

emotional weight of the 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

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 have some

chatter and laughter

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

ear, his warm

onto the dance floor. The world around us blurred as we swayed to the rhythm of the

of the most dignified pack members making the most ridiculous gestures. It felt good to be surrounded by laughter and light-heartedness, especially

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