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

him, Dad. For us. It can set us

voice edged toward anger. "What kind of future is

please," I pleaded, my eyes searching his. "You have to understand. We've talked about

You need support, you need someone

voice steady. "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.

loving him is supporting his dreams just like he

bit, but the worry still lingering. Have you always been this

from you,"

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

genuine concern, a father's worry for

is important to me, to both of us. Leaving it for

to make sacrifices

that shape your life,"