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."

Should I confide

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

replied with a forced smile, hoping he wouldn't press the

but he let it slide. "You sure

glow had faded behind a thick curtain of clouds, casting 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,

settled on me. "Nina," he began cautiously, "if you're not feeling well, especially after everything that's happened, you should consider getting checked

Luke, it's just

to roll my eyes. But before I could, Enzo's hand found mine, fingers

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

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

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 enjoy ourselves. My departure is months away,

to chase away the shadow of

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

the expansive house, hand in hand. The muted sounds of chatter

the 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,

Enzo whispered in my ear, his warm breath sending

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

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

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