My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

Chapter 0527

Nina

The atmosphere in the room was still charged as we all retreated to the office, leaving the captive burglar alone but securely bound. Once the door was securely closed behind us, I felt the knot of apprehension in my stomach ease up ever so slightly.

"Okay," Enzo began, running his hand through his dark hair in exasperation. "What are our options here? Because beating the information out of him is off the table." As he spoke, his eyes flickered to me, and I saw that same look in his gaze.

I knew that he wanted to beat this intruder, but maybe not for the reasons he was letting on. Was it the protective fatherly instinct beginning to shine through, or was it lingering bitterness from the war on the Crescents? Maybe both?

"I'm glad you agree," I said, relieved yet still tense. "I don't want to resort to violence, but it's clear he was sent here for more than just a simple robbery.*

Luke, leaning against the bookshelf, chimed in. "For the record, I haven't seen any Crescent activity on my scouting missions lately. So, if that's what we're worried about-

be sure?" I interjected, cutting him off. "It seemed that

flicker of worry clouding his features. "Nina has a point. They were quiet before they attacked last time. We can't

the circle we had unconsciously formed. "As far as we know, they

they want us to think," I mused. "Just because they're being quiet

got this guy tied up and

just let him go," Enzo said, his gaze sharpening. "We need

we don't get a word out of him, someone may come looking for him," Matt

a risk we may have to take," Luke concluded. "So, what

can't keep him here, not in my home. Not with Nina..." He paused, looking at me. His eyes flickered to my belly, and I found

in the tunnels should do," Matt said, almost as if reading Enzo's thoughts. "It's secure, and not many people

isolated enough that even

that's settled then. Matt, Luke, get him prepared for the move. Keep him restrained and under watch at all times. We don't