My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0470

"We did good," Enzo corrected with a grin.

As Matt and Enzo chatted about their final victory together, I glanced over, distracted from the festivities, and my gaze settled on a familiar figure. Luke stood by himself, leaning against the dimly lit wall. His posture, though relaxed, belied the concerned expression on his face. Our eyes met, and he nodded slightly, beckoning me over.

Taking a deep breath, I weaved through the crowd, finally reaching him.

"Hey, Luke, what's going on?" I asked, trying to keep my voice light despite the heaviness that seemed to emanate from him.

He hesitated for a split second before speaking. "I was out on a scout mission in Riverford today, and I found something," he began, his voice barely above a whisper.

I frowned, trying to keep up. Riverford was a town close to Mountainview, only a thirty-minute drive away. My friends and I often visited the area to go shopping at the mall that was there.

"What is it?" I asked.

Without responding to my question, he pulled out his phone and handed it to me. On the screen was an image, and as the image came into focus, a chill ran down my spine.

It was Edward.

sat in an old pickup truck in the parking lot of a gas station, the rusted body and chipped paintwork of the vehicle evident even in the grainy photo. Edward looked different-a thick beard covered his face, and

a punch to the gut. Memories of our past flooded back, and I felt a pang of

words out. "This was

on his trail, but he noticed. Before I

no idea where he might've gone?" My voice

That's all I can assume. But I won't give up.

I tried to regain my composure. "Thanks for letting

as he scrutinized my face. "Are

in disguise, just a stone's

don't say anything to Enzo, at least

beat, he relented. "Alright. But Nina..

before telling him," I said. "I

"But Nina..."

I spat out, shaking my head and handing his

look, but said nothing. He nodded and slipped his phone back into his pocket