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."

carefully. "I get that, but... are you really not worried? About

ton of bricks. I was instantly transported to that night-a memory I had

was awakened by the soft rustling of sheets and the chill

The weighty silence of the room was broken only by the faint hum of crickets outside. It took me

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

checked the other rooms, but she was nowhere to

and found it ajar, the gentle breeze rustling the curtains. My heart raced as I stepped out onto the dew-covered grass. The moon, full and luminous, cast an eerie glow over the vast

glow of the moon. My heart caught in my throat. It was Nina, standing eerily still, dangerously close to the edge, her nightgown fluttering in the

ton of bricks. One false move, and I

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

in

approach, my heart in my throat. Every second felt like an eternity. When I was close enough,

trance. Her eyes, once vacant, were now wide with terror as she looked around, trying

erupted from her lips. I tightened my grip around her, pulling her close, feeling her heart racing against

Nina," I whispered, trying

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

with a combination of fear

dear life, both of us coming to terms with the gravity of what

my throat,

lot," I finally admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. Matt