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.

strand of curly, sweat-soaked hair behind his ear. "But you know, your fans

bubbled forth.

okay?" he asked when I didn't laugh, searching my face for any signs of

nodded, perhaps too quickly. "Of course. Just...

whirlwind of his last big victory as a college hockey player to dig deeper. "How about we go out and celebrate?" he suggested, his voice full of hopeful enthusiasm. "One last hurrah at our favorite bar?

even if it was only

town's favored bar was a welcome one. The aged wooden beams overhead, complemented by rustic brick walls, gave the establishment

near the back, our favorite weekend spot to sit and watch the drunk bar goers come and go all night. Enzo, noticing a shiver run through me as the fan hit

approached, clearly recognizing our group. "The usual?" he asked with a

to me. "Want the

Jessica piped up. "Make it two less on the alcohol front. Nina

shot her a grateful look, silently thanking her for the save. She winked