My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0515

I leaned into him, absorbing his familiar, comforting scent. "Yeah. Just got a little introspective, is all."

Enzo chuckled. "Nina, being introspective? That's a new one. Kidding."

The scent of roses filled the air, mingling with the earthy smell of damp soil. The sound of the music playing inside made its way to us, but it felt so far away right now.

Enzo's arm tightened around my shoulders, pulling me closer into him. "So... What are you being introspective about? You and your dad seemed to be having an intense conversation earlier, after your dance."

I leaned my head against his shoulder, the familiar scent of his body comforting me. "My dad's just... being a dad, that's all. He's worried about me living in the house by myself while you're gone. He wants me to move here for the pregnancy."

Enzo looked at me, his eyes searching. "And why don't you consider it? You can easily take portals to campus, you know. It wouldn't disrupt your life too much."

I let out a sigh. Portals were handy, magical shortcuts between places. Some people could open them, and some couldn't. I had discovered last year that I was one of the lucky ones who could do it, making travel back and forth between the human realm and the werewolf realm much easier.

without its consequences; I often felt a bit lightheaded and tired afterwards, and it was

read my mind. "A bit too much, maybe?" he

I shrugged. "Maybe. Or...

continued for me, "you're deliberately disagreeing

sat upright, my eyes locking with his. "What's that supposed

his words carefully. "I love you, but you're stubborn, Nina. You never want to

a pang of irritation. "I don't need help, Enzo.

sigh, his eyes softening. "I'm not saying you

life, my choices. Why should I change my life just because it makes other people

who love and care

"I know they care, but I need them to trust me too, trust that I can take care

worrying, you know

"Yeah, but-"