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.

the vehicle evident even in the grainy photo. Edward looked different-a thick beard covered his face, and a tattered baseball cap sat askew

recognition hit me like a punch to the gut. Memories of our past

words out.

"Yes. I tried to stay on his trail, but he noticed. Before I could approach,

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

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

hard, I tried to regain my composure.

he scrutinized

everything felt far from alright. Edward had retumed, in disguise, just

I lied. "Please, don't say anything to Enzo,

but after a beat, he relented. "Alright. But Nina.. he needs to know. Maybe he

telling him," I said. "I don't

"But Nina..."

handing his phone back. "Let's not

nothing. He nodded and slipped his phone