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."

dad stared at

For us. It can set us up for

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

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

You need support, you

countered, trying to keep my voice steady. "I'll be fine. I have friends, and Enzo will be there

the

loving him is supporting his dreams just like he supports mine.

sternness in his eyes softening a bit, but the worry still lingering.

And I likely got it from you,"

have chosen, I won't interfere. But now that I know this, I do think you really should consider staying here while he's away.

eyes and saw genuine concern, a

worried, and I love you for it. But our home is important to me, to both of us. Leaving it for months

sacrifices for your well-being. And for your

choices that shape your life," I replied, my eyes meeting his,