My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0464

The excitement of the game always sent adrenaline pumping through my veins, but today's energy was mixed with a bittersweet emotion. Knowing it was my last game here had everyone, including myself, a bit on edge.

The locker room was abuzz with the usual pre-game chatter, players discussing strategies and joking around. But amidst the usual hustle, my long-time friend and teammate, Matt, approached me with a somber look on his usually jovial face.

"Hey," he began, clapping me on the back. "Gonna miss having you around, man."

I took a deep breath, pushing back the rush of emotions. "Thanks, Matt. It's hard leaving all of this behind. But... it's a good opportunity for me. I hope everyone understands that and isn't too mad at me, you know?"

Matt's eyes softened. "I know. And we're all really happy for you. No one is mad. But damn, I'm not gonna lie, it's going to be strange not having you on the ice with us."

A light chuckle escaped my lips. "Well, at least you'll be taking the reins. You'll make a damn good captain, you know."

He smiled sheepishly. "Thanks, Enzo. That means a lot coming from you."

We shared a moment of understanding before Matt's gaze shifted, becoming more serious. "Hey, have you thought about Nina? She's going to be all alone while you're gone."

The mention of Nina's name brought a warm feeling to my chest, but also a hint of anxiety. I had spent many nights laying awake and thinking about this, how Nina would be kept safe while I was gone.

And lately, ever since everything had happened, I was growing more and more worried about her. She didn't want to show it, but I could tell. The Crescents, the Luna, Edward... All of it haunted her, day and night.

"I know," I said with a sigh. "It'll be tough. But she's strong. And she has Lori and Jessica. They'll look out for her."

hesitated, clearly choosing his words carefully. "I get that, but... are you really not

hit me like a ton of bricks. I was instantly transported to that night-a memory I had tried to suppress, but one that always lurked

was awakened by the soft rustling of sheets and the chill of

in each other's arms, but tonight was different. The weighty silence of the room was broken

darkness, I looked around, straining to hear any hint of movement. There was none. Several moments went by during which I heard and saw nothing. An unsettling feeling settled in my chest, and I got out of bed, moving silently across the room and out into the

called out softly. No response. I checked the other rooms, but she was nowhere to be found. A sense of unease quickly transformed into panic.

I stepped out onto the dew-covered grass. The moon, full and luminous, cast an eerie

still, dangerously close to the edge, her nightgown fluttering in the wind. Her face was blank, eyes unseeing, lost in a world that was

a ton of bricks. One false

ounce of courage, I took cautious steps, speaking in hushed,

was like she was trapped in a trance, a nightmarish world of her own

in my throat. Every second felt like an eternity. When I was

she snapped out of her trance. Her eyes, once vacant, were now wide

scream erupted from her lips. I tightened my grip around her,

Nina," I whispered, trying to calm her. "You're safe

in my chest, tears soaking my shirt as sobs quaked her slender body. "I... I don't know how I got

kissed the top of her head, my own eyes misting over with a combination of fear and relief. "Shhh,

what felt like hours, holding onto each other for dear life, both of us coming to terms with the gravity of what had just

cleared my throat, trying to hide the

voice barely above a whisper. Matt was