My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0520

Maybe it was the flicker of something inexplicable I had felt in my belly or the softness in Enzo's eyes; maybe it was just the weight of all the secrets I had been carrying. Whatever it was, I needed to talk.

"Enzo, I think it's time I tell you everything," I said, my voice shaky but determined.

He looked at me, his eyes focused and attentive. "Go ahead. I'm listening."

I took a deep breath. "I've been seeing something-someone, rather. A shadow entity. It's like a looming figure in the dark, with hollow eyes, and it terrifies me. I don't know if it's real or not."

His grip tightened around my hand. "What are you saying, Nina? This sounds-

"Dangerous? Insane?" I blurted out.

"No." Enzo's eyes softened. "It sounds serious, Nina. Why didn't you tell me about it sooner?"

honestly. Maybe I thought it would go away on its own. Maybe I thought that you would think I was

"Nina, you're not alone in this. We'll figure it out. But what if this is some sort of reaction to

I murmured. "I just... thought I could handle it on my own, I

you don't really

"No, I don't."

practically see the gear turning in his head. "Listen, after tonight, I'm not sure if it's such a good idea if I go to this job after all. Six months away from you when you're

hand back. "You can't put your life on hold for me, Enzo. You have dreams, ambitions. Don't

"But-"

my eyes pleading with him. "I'll go to therapy. Maybe they can help me sort

face lightened, and relief seemed to wash over him. "That's... that's a big step, Nina. I

lighter. "Just promise me, Enzo, that you won't give up on your dreams. Finish your job and keep

his gaze intense. "I'll promise you that if you promise to stick with therapy. And maybe even consider staying here, with your parents, at least

The idea of being under my parents' roof, away from my friends here in the werewolf realm, isn't the most ideal option. But I'll

would," he said gently, giving my hand another squeeze. "It