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."

I confide in him? Tell him that

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 it for him, so I decided

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

convinced, but

in my life, and yet I felt as though I was

feeling well, I began hesitantly, trying to bring some levity to the tense atmosphere. "I was a bit sick earlier today and...

it settled on me. "Nina," he began cautiously, "if

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

my eyes. But before I could, Enzo's

it is," he murmured, his eyes lacking onto mine with such intensity that the

sincerity in his voice, coupled with his undying commitment, left me momentarily

moment, Enzo continued, "But for now, let's not dwell on the future. We have a party going on,

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

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

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

the hockey team had gathered

whispered in my ear,

pulled me back onto the dance floor. The world around us blurred as we swayed to the rhythm of the music. Every so

a while, the pack's younger members decided to bring out a few games. A game of charades had everyone in splits, with some of the most dignified

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