My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0513

"Good," my father said, draping his arm around my shoulder and pulling me closer as we began to walk to the hors d'oeuvres table. "He's a good man, Nina. I'm proud to call him my son-in-law."

Just as I was about to respond, I caught a snippet of Enzo's conversation drifting across the room: "Yes, it'll be a six-month stretch. It'll be difficult, but we'll make it work. We decided it's best for us to follow our dreams."

My dad's eyes narrowed, and I could feel his grip tighten around my shoulders. "Did he just say what I think he said?"

I felt my stomach knot. "Dad, listen-"

"I need to have a word with him," my dad interrupted, setting down his glass with a decisive clink and starting to move in Enzo's direction.

But I grabbed his arm, pulling him back. "Dad, wait."

"What's going on, Nina? Did I hear correctly? He's leaving you alone for months while you're pregnant?"

"It was my idea," I blurted out, feeling the weight of the confession. "I pushed him to keep the job."

at me incredulously. "You

for him, Dad. For us. It can set us up for the

father's voice edged toward anger. "What kind of

his. "You have to understand. We've talked about it, we've weighed

You need support, you need someone

"I'll be fine. I have friends, and Enzo will be there whenever he can. Besides, we've got phones. I can

companionship isn't the same. You know

dreams just like he supports mine. It won't be

bit, but the worry still lingering. Have you always been this headstrong?" he

And I likely got it from you," I quipped, trying to lighten

a moment before speaking again. "If that's the path you two have chosen, I won't interfere. But now that I know this, I do think you really should consider staying

genuine concern, a father's worry for his

our home is important to me, to both

make sacrifices for your well-being. And for your

choices that shape your life," I replied, my