My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0472

"But would that really be what you want?" Jessica asked, her tone cautious. "A secret abortion? It's a huge decision, Nina. One that you'd have to live with forever."

"Look," I snapped, feeling cornered. "I don't even know for sure if I'm pregnant yet. So there's no point in having this conversation now."

Lori sighed, taking a step closer to me. "Fair enough, Nina. But if you are, you're not alone. You don't have to go through this by yourself. Remember that."

"Yeah," Jessica added. "We're always here for you, no matter what you decide."

The intensity of the moment started to thin out, replaced by an uneasy peace. They were right. Whether or not to bring a new life into this world was a monumental decision, one that could impact not just me, but also the man I loved.

"Come on, let's head back," Lori said after a moment, gesturing to the door. "Before they start to think we've ditched them."

in all of this but grateful for the reminder that I wasn't alone in

our way back to the group, though, my friends' words kept

warm, inviting smile on his face. As I weaved my way through the throng of people, the noise level seemed to dip for a moment, long enough for me to take a deep

his soft brown eyes searching mine. "Jess looked really serious when

moment, the perfect opportunity to lay everything on the table. But at the last

finally, offering him a reassuring smile. "Nothing to worry

I really needed it. "Since when do you talk about 'girl stuff'

crises than menstrual cycles or makeup tips in recent history. But tonight was different. Tonight, the complexities of

retorted playfully. We both knew the 'girl stuff' excuse

the subject, I asked, "How are you feeling, now that

turning reflective. "Yeah, I'm sad. But I'm also excited, you know? It's like the end of one chapter and the start of another. New

my belly. But I caught myself just in time, instead letting my hands float up to cup his