My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0508

Nina

The morning sunlight had barely started creeping through the curtains when the soft knock on my door pulled me from my slumber. Enzo still laid fast asleep beside me. Groggily, I sat up and blinked at the clock on my bedside table. 6:30a.m.

"Nina, darling, are you awake?" My mother's voice filtered through the door, tinged with an excitement I hadn't heard in years.

"Yes, Mom, I'm up," I called out, rubbing my eyes.

The door opened, and my mother stepped in. She looked different, happier somehow, as if the promise of the day ahead had already worked its magic on her.

We've got a big day ahead of us," she whispered, her eyes sparkling. "The ball is tonight, and we have to find you the perfect dress and get our hair done."

I swung my legs over the side of the bed, feeling a surprising rush of enthusiasm wash over me. My mother and I hadn't done anything like this together-ever. Our relationship had always been cordial, but somewhat distant. Today, it seemed, was going to be different.

Let's do it," I replied,

as my mother and I skimmed through the boutique racks, holding up every

just my right size. It reminded me of the misty forest. My mom looked

soon caught sight of another dress, an elegant black one that shimmered subtly as it caught the

this one?" I asked, turning to

glanced over, and her eyes widened in approval. "Now

the hair salon, which was alive with the chatter of patrons and the hum of hairdryers. My mom and I were led to a plush chair

Sophia asked, her eyes meeting mine

style maybe? Something

for you, ma'am?" Sophia turned to my

replied,

sight of my mother's reflection in the mirror. She looked happy. genuinely

glad we're doing this. It feels....

in the mirror, her own brimming with a mixture of joy and