My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0469

The cold, sharp bite of the ice-rink's air faded as the sounds of the crowd grew deafening. Making my way down toward the rink, I felt the surge of warmth wrap around me long before I realized it was Enzo, embracing me tightly armidst the throng.

His uniform, still damp with sweat, clung to him but he seemed not to care as he squeezed me close.

"That was a hell of a way to make an announcement," I whispered into his ear, trying to keep the tremor out of my voice. "Could've warned me, you know."

He pulled back, locking those soft yet striking brown eyes onto mine. The stadium's lights caught the sheen of triumph and emotion in them, making them appear almost ethereal.

"I didn't plan it, Nina," he admitted, his lips curving into a sheepish grin. "It just... felt right in the moment."

I bit my lip, fighting off the surge of guilt and anxiety that welled up inside me. The entire school now knew of his departure, and here I was, potentially holding news that could alter his plans drastically.

of curly, sweat-soaked hair behind his ear. "But you know, your fans seem to think I'm some sort of walking encyclopedia. I got bombarded with questions

genuine and contagious, bubbled forth. "Sorry. You know

silence fell between us. "Is everything okay?" he asked when I didn't laugh, searching my face for any signs of distress.

perhaps too quickly. "Of course. Just... a lot to

my excuse, or perhaps he was too wrapped up in the whirlwind of his last big victory as a college hockey player to dig deeper. "How about we go out

the distraction, even if

complemented

and watch the drunk bar goers come and go all night. Enzo, noticing a shiver run through me

waiter swiftly approached, clearly recognizing our group.

nodded, tuming to me.

up. "Make it two less on the alcohol front. Nina and I are both feeling

her a grateful look, silently thanking her for the save.