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 in him? Tell him

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

forced smile, hoping he wouldn't press

convinced, but

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

tense atmosphere. "I was a bit sick earlier today

"if you're not feeling well, especially after everything that's happened, you should consider

smile, trying to brush away his concern. "Honestly, Luke, it's just

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

with such intensity that the world seemed to fade away, "I'll do whatever it takes to make you feel

commitment, left me momentarily speechless. My heart thudded, a

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 enjoy ourselves. My departure is months away, in the fall. Let's live

Enzo's words to chase away the shadow of doubt that had

offering a grateful smile. "Let's go

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

stereo, and people were dancing around 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, arguing over who could eat the

with me?" Enzo whispered in my ear, his

waiting for an answer, he pulled me back onto the dance floor. The world around us blurred as we swayed to the rhythm of the music. Every

a few games. A game of charades had everyone in splits, with some of the most dignified pack members making the most ridiculous gestures. It felt good

pool in the backyard, illuminated by soft lanterns, beckoned invitingly in the warm early summer air. Enzo had turned on the pool heater and