My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0486

Nina

The familiar scent of home enveloped me, instilling me with a sense of calm as I walked through the front door. The bag of medications and pamphlets was still clutched tightly in my hand, but I wasn't quite ready to face reality and read what the doctor had given me. Not yet, at least.

with a sigh, I shuffled to the living room and slumped onto the couch, sinking into its plush pillows. My body felt weak and deflated, like a balloon that was half-empty. At that moment, I wanted nothing more than to have Enzo's arms around me. And for a brief second, I almost grabbed my phone to give him another call.

But I couldn't. I imagined that he was busy meeting the team and having a good time-or at least, that was what I hoped. And I didn't want to be the person responsible for ruining that. Besides,thanks to the medicine the doctor gave me, my stomach no longer felt as though it was turning inside out. Maybe, I thought to myself, I could actually bring myself to eat some food after I had some rest.

Just as I was about to succumb to the pull of exhaustion, a knock on the door jolted me from my stupor. A quick glance at the clock told me it was already past noon. Who could it be? With a groan, I pushed myself up from the couch and made my way to the door.

my eyes met Luke's concerned gaze. The expression on

you look like hell.

inside, but his gaze was too knowing still. It was especially

night and not invite me?" he

I wondered how much to reveal. "It...

for clues about my current state. "A long night at the hospital,

were too perceptive for your own good," I muttered, returning to the couch

beside me, the lines of worry in his face deepening. "Talk to me, Nina.

hands that were nervously fidgeting in my lap. It

his mouth hanging open for a few seconds before he managed to speak. "Wow, that's...that's big,

mere mention of Enzo's name tightened the knot in my stomach. "No. And I'm thinking might